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scatterbrain 
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 Topic: trunk lock problemPosted: Nov/01/2018 at 4:42pm |
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Car is '64 (I think...) Ambassador. The key turns the cylinder, but the lock doesn't unlatch to release the trunk. Does anyone have a Special Trick for dealing with this? It's been a long time since I've pulled the back seats in one like this, and iIrc the bottom lifts out, but the back is bolted in via nuts that are... in the trunk.
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304-dude
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Posted: Nov/01/2018 at 4:50pm |
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Oddly enough you can try putting body pressure to compress down on the trunk lid. Some times seals will hold the trunk lid in place, as well, so grabbing and pulling up after compression when unlocking will release.
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Posted: Nov/01/2018 at 4:56pm |
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Thanks - I'll give that a go and report.
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Posted: Nov/01/2018 at 4:57pm |
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Agree with 304, but also when applying the pressure down apply pressure in, with the key.
Otherwise take it to a locksmith. |
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scatterbrain
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Posted: Nov/02/2018 at 11:30am |
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Tried it, but it's certain that the latch isn't operating despite the key turning normally (and not just a sticky seal). So I need a Plan B.
For an assortment of reasons, it's not practical to get a locksmith to go at it. I live out in the country and it's not running or registered. Too expensive to get someone to come out, given that it's not an emergency - all I'm trying to do at the moment is get some stuff out of the trunk that was left there some time ago. So what other options are there? Can the lock cylinder be removed from outside? Can I get access to the trunk by taking out a taillight? Other? |
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Posted: Nov/02/2018 at 1:30pm |
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The tail lights are removed from in side the trunk also.
It sounds like the little link that goes from the back of the lock cylinder to the latch has dropped out. The only method I know of getting in is destructive. You turn a knocker screw into the key hole and jerk it out. And then open the trunk by tripping the latch with a long screwdriver. That usually destroys the lock cylinder, and damages the lip that the cylinder sits in. You can repair the recess the cylinder sits in with some careful hammer and dolly work. I've done this several times.
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Posted: Nov/02/2018 at 2:28pm |
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If the bolts go through the trunk and the ends are accessible from the underside, you can try cutting a slot in the end of the bolts and screwing them back into the trunk.
Other then this drill out the lock cylinder, a small hole saw is sometimes best as it will remove the flange of the lock and not damage the trunk lid if carefully done.
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Posted: Nov/02/2018 at 7:16pm |
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The bolts that hold the seat are at the top of the seat, if it's like the other AMCs of that era.
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Posted: Nov/03/2018 at 6:07am |
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What's the rear valance material and are there rear speaker holes?
Just throwing out options that won't cost a whole lot to repair afterwards.
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Posted: Nov/05/2018 at 1:16pm |
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just had my 8 yr old neighbor boy crawl the back seat of a 70 javelin and unbolt the U strap/catch to open the trunk.....2 .. 1/2'' head bolts.
cost me an icecream truck binge
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