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wftb
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OCT 19, 11:38 AM
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To find the relay, take off the lower valance that covers the steering column.It is on the right side of the steering column. Remove the relay and run a jumper from the yellow wire to the black wire. If your switch is still good it should now operate the trunk latch. If the switch is bad, remove it and momentarily jump across the switch wires. If that still doesnt work, the trunk solinoid is not getting a good ground and your will have to butcher the lock to get in the trunk.this is the connector with a jumper installed:
 [This message has been edited by wftb (edited 10-19-2019).]
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fierofool
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OCT 19, 10:02 PM
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wftb, if the problem is that there is no ground to the latch solenoid, one can be provided as I described by using a key inserted into the lock, attaching a jumper cable to it and the other end to the frame. My brother had a garbage bag get over the latch hook when he closed it. He didn't have a key for the trunk and the jumper cable method is what I used to make the system work.
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wftb
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OCT 19, 11:00 PM
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That is a good solution for no ground at the solinoid. I think all the bases are covered now.
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theogre
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OCT 20, 03:28 AM
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Unless trunk solenoid or wire to it is dead...
Access it See my Cave, Trunk Release at bottom.------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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Dennis LaGrua
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OCT 20, 07:25 PM
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If you want to not destroy the lock cylinder, keep a good lock pick handy, and you can open any lock. Its just a simple matter of lifting the lock pins off of the notch and turning the cylinder. Look on You Tube here for instructions,.
picking a trunk lock
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE " [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 10-20-2019).]
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theogre
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OCT 21, 12:43 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
If you want to not destroy the lock cylinder, keep a good lock pick handy, and you can open any lock. Its just a simple matter of lifting the lock pins off of the notch and turning the cylinder. Look on You Tube here for instructions,. |
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Yes and not just old cars. Many cars are still easy to pick or bypass the locks. GM VATS/PassKey and others try to making starting a car w/o right keys "impossible" and most new methods fail too.
But...
Having a pick and not being a locksmith can cause problems if cops sees you using or they search you etc.
Is same problem having a "Slim Jim" and related tools to open a car on you or in a vehicle not being a Tow or Lock service company.
Because in many areas they fall under "possession of burglary tools" and can get arrested just having them. Even if you win your case, you're out of a lot of money time and maybe out of a job too.
This is likely a part of why Bosnianbill says "Stay Safe, Stay Legal" at end of most of his videos.
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Dennis LaGrua
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OCT 21, 01:38 PM
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......................... [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 10-22-2019).]
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Dennis LaGrua
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OCT 21, 01:42 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by theogre:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
If you want to not destroy the lock cylinder, keep a good lock pick handy, and you can open any lock. Its just a simple matter of lifting the lock pins off of the notch and turning the cylinder. Look on You Tube here for instructions,. |
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Yes and not just old cars. Many cars are still easy to pick or bypass the locks. GM VATS/PassKey and others try to making starting a car w/o right keys "impossible" and most new methods fail too.
But...
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Having a pick and not being a locksmith can cause problems if cops sees you using or they search you etc.
Is same problem having a "Slim Jim" and related tools to open a car on you or in a vehicle not being a Tow or Lock service company.
Because in many areas they fall under "possession of burglary tools" and can get arrested just having them. Even if you win your case, you're out of a lot of money time and maybe out of a job too.
This is likely a part of why Bosnianbill says "Stay Safe, Stay Legal" at end of most of his videos. |
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I doubt if you will get arrested for trying to open the lock on your own car.
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE " [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 10-21-2019).]
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Mike in Sydney
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JUN 05, 08:49 PM
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Do you have a remote trunk release switch of is this on of the rare cars w/o it? IUf yoiu have the switch an it's not operating, have you:
1) Checked the fuse?
2) Checked the wiring you can get to?
3) Checked the switch?
4) Checked the relay?
I had a problem where the trunk wouldn't release when I pushed the button. The fuse was good but as was the wiring. When I pulled the switch out, I found that the connector on the back of the switch had either been removed or had fallen off. I cleaned the terminals on the switch and in the connector as best I could, added a bit of dielectric grease and put the connector back on the switch. Pushed the button and bingo-bango, the trunk popped open.
I hope your as lucky as a I was.
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Patrick
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JUN 05, 09:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Mike in Sydney:
I hope your as lucky as a I was.
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Especially since it was more than a year and a half ago that the OP locked his keys in the trunk! 
[EDIT] Upon reviewing this thread, I notice that jhobbins never did report back. Good gawd, perhaps he's still stranded!  [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 06-05-2021).]
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