BenzBaby91

I just purchased a 2001 CL600 and the trunk won't open. The seller said it just opened last week, maybe the lock was stuck. Mechanic has no idea.

The key fob does not pop it. The button inside doesn't either. The valet key inserts but does not twist, and the slot is in the vertical position which I read somewhere indicated the trunk is locked in "valet mode".

I am wondering about this valet mode, and if there is a way to unlock it ? The key will not turn in any direction when inserted, but the button does press in (but does not open).

If not, is there a safe way to get into the trunk without breaking anything... the inside seats do not fold down, the only idea I have is the panel behind the license plate may come off pretty easily and expose some hole into the trunk? I tried this today but the bolts are very rusted and I can't do it myself.

I read on your forum all the time and fixed other problems through advice here so I thought I'd throw my own question out here and finally joined a forum. Thank you in advance!

BenzBaby91

I see this is for CL600 before 2000, can someone move it to the correct forum or should I repost? Thank you