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projectRDM · 11-07-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZipTied

My 96 Zenki has the same problem. The latch pulls but the trunk doesn't pop. Find something to prop the trunk release handle all the way open like as far as it goes. Then pull up on a trunk a few times. Or have a buddy pull the trunk when you pull the lever. It works for me. Good luck. And ya pulling just one side of the seat will pull them down.

If the lever on the latch is switched to valet the pull handle will not open, period. That's why it's a valet lever.

DJ_Sunrise · 11-18-2008, 06:10 PM

Finally got it open. No matter what I tried pulling up on the one handle did not release the other side, however, I jammed a boot on the right side and managed to unscrew the 12mm bolt that holds the seat lock on. I took the rear deck lid off, than the speaker, and reached my hand through with a wrench. Once that bracket came off, I somehow managed to crawl into my trunk and release the valet switch.... Problem solved. $60 for a new trunk lock, not too crazy. Thanks for the input guys!

-Bart

ProjectRDM: Thank you a shit ton for the idea of removing the speakers and reaching in.

projectRDM · 11-18-2008, 10:03 PM

Ask me how I knew how do to that.

Better yet, try the same thing, but with your keys locked in the car and a dead battery, with the battery in the trunk. I actually popped the rubber drain plug out of the spare tire well, reached in with a piece of threaded rod, flipped the lever back to normal, then pulled the latch enough to release it. Jumped the battery with a box, then slid a coat hanger in to unlock the doors. That was a fun day.

DJ_Sunrise · 12-10-2008, 12:32 PM

Lmao. That is insane man... If I had been in that situation, I'm not sure what I would have done.. Props for keeping a cool head about it.

-Bart

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11-18-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Finally got it open. No matter what I tried pulling up on the one handle did not release the other side, however, I jammed a boot on the right side and managed to unscrew the 12mm bolt that holds the seat lock on. I took the rear deck lid off, than the speaker, and reached my hand through with a wrench. Once that bracket came off, I somehow managed to crawl into my trunk and release the valet switch.... Problem solved. $60 for a new trunk lock, not too crazy. Thanks for the input guys! -Bart ProjectRDM: Thank you a shit ton for the idea of removing the speakers and reaching in.

12-10-2008, 12:32 PM	#4
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Lmao. That is insane man... If I had been in that situation, I'm not sure what I would have done.. Props for keeping a cool head about it. -Bart