Trunk is stuck closed
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1998 Mercedes Benz E320
Trunk is stuck closed
I have a 1998 E320 with a trunk that won't open. I've tried the fob, the manual key and the switch in the cab. The light remains on on the inside switch. I tried to get into the trunk via back seat but it's blocked off. Any help would be appreciated greatly.
Thank you
Trunk less
Thank you
Trunk less
#2
check behind your license plate. there may be access if you remove the part that holds the plate on.
#5
Super Member
The key does nothing if you turn it clock wise. You need to turn counter clock wise.
#6
Sounds like your as screwed as I was with my 2004 CL 600. The battery was dead and the lock for the key didn't work. I had to actually take a drill and make a hole about 3 inches around to access the trunk from behind my license plate. Mercedes sent someone out but they couldn't get into the truck. Afterwards, I glued the body panel (that I had drilled out) back in with epoxy and put the license plate back in place and that was that. Man was I thinking I was so **cked. I really was, then it hit me like a ton of bricks to do this and it worked. Once I got in, I replaced the key rod and closure puck. That was my Christine car.
#7
hope this helps.