Trunk Release Button
07-14-2010, 02:15 PM
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2003 Mercedes C320 Sport Sedan
Trunk Release Button
Does the trunk release button on the drivers side door work when there is no key in the ignition? The reason I ask is because I just locked my keys in my trunk, and I know it would be cheaper to get someone to just unlock the door than having to entirely pop the trunk lock off.
Thanks,
Jasmin
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Jasmin
07-14-2010, 02:25 PM
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it works without the key I have opned mine on so many occassion with the key in my hand and pressing the button in the door.........wierd but it helps in situatation like this...........
07-14-2010, 02:28 PM
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The button works without a key in the ignition only if the car is unlocked. If you have TeleAid they'll unlock it for you remotely.
07-14-2010, 03:47 PM
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If you use Tommy's method, be careful. If you hit it wrong, the brick can bounce and scratch the door.Seriously, if you haven't tried to break car windows before - if you hit them in the middle they tend to flex. Probably the best (besides a real window punch) is to use the ceramic end from a spark plug. I don't know why, but break the ceramic end off and throw it at the window and it usually does the trick fast and quiet.
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07-14-2010, 05:54 PM
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Good luck! I can't offer more advice, but I will say that this is one of my biggest fears with the car. I think it's the only possible way to lock yourself out of the car. Do you not have a spare key anywhere?
07-14-2010, 06:58 PM
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Nope, bought the car used. Previous owner took some real bad care of the car, and they had no spare. Anyways I finally figured out my cheapest solution. The dealership is going to order me a new blade key, about $30 dollars or so, and it should be in by Friday. Kind of inconvenient since I'm locked out of my car till friday, but thankfully I can use my moms till then. Not the same without the Benz though haha 
07-14-2010, 07:02 PM
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Tried calling a couple of different car unlocking companies, and one of them had the nerve to tell me that they would have to drill off my lock, which would require a new trunk lock to be installed. They dont install locks, I would've had to get that done at the MB dealership. And they wanted to charge me $85 to drill the lock off. hahaha
07-14-2010, 07:27 PM
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Tried calling a couple of different car unlocking companies, and one of them had the nerve to tell me that they would have to drill off my lock, which would require a new trunk lock to be installed. They dont install locks, I would've had to get that done at the MB dealership. And they wanted to charge me $85 to drill the lock off. hahaha
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07-14-2010, 09:07 PM
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glad you figured it out i would have recommended ordering the blade key really cheap but it takes time. under $10 you are back in your car lol now you should order another key that can start your car so that this never happens again.
07-14-2010, 10:41 PM
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the blade key is actuallly going to run me about $35, but at least this way ill have it in case I need it in the future. and they're overnighting it so it shouldn't be too bad!
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07-16-2010, 05:23 PM
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Prob solved! got the blade key today. funny part; its the newer blade key made to fit the chrome style key fob, which is kind of making me want to get the new chrome key. I have a blade with no key to put it in! hahha 
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07-18-2010, 05:33 AM
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You think $85 is crazy? Oh no. A woman I know manages a restaurant. She took the keys to the restaurant to a tool/die place to make a copy for another manager. They told her that they'd have to make a mold of the key and cast new ones and it would cost $10,000.
No joke.
No joke.
