Slant Six Forum,  Forum Index
Slant Six Forum,  Forum Index
Slant Six Forum,  Forum Index
Home Slant Six Forum,  Forum Index Log in Register FAQ Memberlist Search

Click here to make a New Year's donation to the Slant Six Forum!

calling locksmiths...
Goto page Previous  1, 2
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Slant Six Forum, Forum Index -> Other
Select message display options:             View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
wjajr
Supercharged


Joined: 16 Feb 2008
Posts: 3668
Location: Downeast Maine

Post subject: (Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:39 am) Reply with quote

I’ll bet the cloth has been snagged when lid closed. The fact the key turns indicates the lock cylinder is working as designed. The problem lies in the jaws of the latch, it is bound up with cloth and reluctant to retract.

If you can keep the key turned, and apply up and down force to the lid, you may overcome the cloth. Be careful not to twist off the head of the key, it was not designed to accept much torsional force.

The following method will destroy the lock’s outer chrome trim, but inserting a screw driver while key is in lock to assist in turning may overcome the resistance. You will need to get a new cap, or have a new lock re-pined to match existing key if there are no caps to be had locally.

Years ago I always had these chrome caps on hand just for this sort of problem.



_________________
67' Dart GT Convertible; the old Chrysler Corp.
82' LeBaron Convertible; the new Chrysler Corp
07' 300 C AWD; Now by Fiat, the old new Chrysler LLC

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
zorg
Turbo Slant 6


Joined: 21 Feb 2003
Posts: 853
Location: Bremerton, WA

Post subject: (Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:54 pm) Reply with quote

My brother was over today, and asked if he could try to open my trunk. He played with the key for less than a minute, and got it open... Nothing caught in the latch, the tumbler had just decided to quit working. Installed the new one I had on hand, and I'm back in business. Thanks all for the input and ideas!

wjajr - You have a PM.



_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Select message display options:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Slant Six Forum, Forum Index -> Other All times are GMT - 7 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Go To Slant Six Forum Home

Mopar Ring Member Site
Mopar Ring Member Site



Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
Theme created by Vjacheslav Trushkin, modified by Chuck Rivers