2001 CLK320 Trunk Stuck
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From: Centreville, MD, USA
2001 CLK320 Coupe`
2001 CLK320 Trunk Stuck
So a few days ago I noticed that my trunk light inside my car was staying on, even when the car was off. So I opened the trunk popped off the trunk liner and unplugged the trunk switch so the light wouldn't drain the battery until I could get a new switch. No more light, everything was working well for a few days. Then out of nowhere the trunk no longer opens. I know the key lock on the trunk lid is seized, pushing the same lock normally works and that it how we always open the trunk, but it now doesn't work as well, the switch in the console doesn't work, and the button on my key also doesn't work...
What can I do to get the trunk open? Is there a part I need to buy, a secret trick I am missing? Or do I need to remove the seat and get in the trunk manually? If removing the seat is the only option what is the best way to do this?
What can I do to get the trunk open? Is there a part I need to buy, a secret trick I am missing? Or do I need to remove the seat and get in the trunk manually? If removing the seat is the only option what is the best way to do this?
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From: Kansas City/Lawrence, KS
2001 CLK 430 w/5.4 swap, 2000 CLK430
So a few days ago I noticed that my trunk light inside my car was staying on, even when the car was off. So I opened the trunk popped off the trunk liner and unplugged the trunk switch so the light wouldn't drain the battery until I could get a new switch. No more light, everything was working well for a few days. Then out of nowhere the trunk no longer opens. I know the key lock on the trunk lid is seized, pushing the same lock normally works and that it how we always open the trunk, but it now doesn't work as well, the switch in the console doesn't work, and the button on my key also doesn't work...
What can I do to get the trunk open? Is there a part I need to buy, a secret trick I am missing? Or do I need to remove the seat and get in the trunk manually? If removing the seat is the only option what is the best way to do this?
What can I do to get the trunk open? Is there a part I need to buy, a secret trick I am missing? Or do I need to remove the seat and get in the trunk manually? If removing the seat is the only option what is the best way to do this?
Like I said those are just the steps I read here, but have yet to get it to work. I'll update if I do.
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2002 CLK 55 AMG cabriolet Eurocharged
saturate the key hole with spray lube and be patient, repeat several times, let it sit for some time and try to open with the key,
If it gets ugly buy a replacement key for sacrifice and keep spraying down the mechanism through the hole.
I have read about guys boring through the taillight but it is not required, Be patient spray and by morning the trunk will work.
Cheers
If it gets ugly buy a replacement key for sacrifice and keep spraying down the mechanism through the hole.
I have read about guys boring through the taillight but it is not required, Be patient spray and by morning the trunk will work.
Cheers
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