My trunk latch is stuck 'closed' but is open, and won't latch. How do I trip the the latch to function again?

Answer 1

Put the key in the trunk lock and turn it to open and hold it. Then take a screwdriver and put it in the latch and pull down on it to open the latch up. Same thing for a door latch in the same situation.

Answer 2

If you look in where the latch is you'll see what looks like a bar, when you flip it open it will look like a u and it will be ready to receive the post or loop to lock again.

Get the key in and turn it, stick your finger or a screwdriver in and flip the lever open. Depending on what kind of latch it is you might be able to do it without the key as well.

The important thing is the lever has to be in the open position to receive the locking post (loop).

Answer 3

I'd say take the trunk cover off and then take apart the trunk latch...then you'll see a little piece that's all disfigured go to an auto store (i suggest O'reilly's autoparts) ask them to get you another piece jst like it (they'll know what you're talking about. it'll cost like 10$ for the little piece...then go put the latch back together...very simple process and reattach the cover...or just go to a mechanic and ask them to fix your trunk latch...that'll prolly cost about 75$, but is faster safer and easier

Answer 4

i own a shop and if you,ll put the key in it or have some one trip the lever ,you can take a screw driver and insert it in to the latch and lift up on it and it will open back up,this happens occasionally,but its a quick fix to get it working again,good luck hope this helps.

Answer 5

put screwdriver between jaws of latch and turn key also wd40 wont hurt anything dont pry on it just a little pressure should do it

Answer 6

your not from the south, are you?..... use the key and if that dosen't work, use redneck repair. beat the hell out of it. Always works for me, lol

Answer 7

use your key

and a screw driver on the latch

easy does it

Answer 8

You got a key???