Does anyone have a tip on poping a Q45 trunk lock?

[1qckser]

The key no longer works and the switch no longer works , if we have to drill it then replace it with Wes`s used one then no problem, however I have no clue how to drill out a lock, any tips would be appreciated. Thanks

[AlabamaDan]

Just off the top of my head, but can you get into the trunk by taking out the back seat, once in there could you open the trunk from inside?

[elwesso]

No...

Id try and jimmy the lock open... I know that Fred has a used Q45 lock set, on his parts Q, with a full set of keys......

[pito11213]

Todd, I would honestly look into seeing how much it cost to get a locksmith to pop the lock and start from there.

Worse case scenario at least you get it open and can then get the lock off.

[Q45denver]

I agree, unless you have something in there you need right away just stop by a locksmith the next time you see one. Probably won't charge much if anything if not a house call and you could drop off the cylinder at the same time. My other suggestion depends on the year of your Q45 as 1994 had a keyless remote FOB trunk button. However, my truck release button never worked for what ever reason even though the release in the armrest worked fine.

[Rex]

Crazy question, but is the valet button in the glove box turned off?

[1qckser]

Thanks guys, the loc smith wants $100+ because its a laser cut key and the switch is in the on position, when I pull on the trunk release you can hear it clicking like it wants to release but is not being pulled enough, oh well I will try again tommorow, Thanks

[HeavyDuty]

Another stupid question, but have you tried having someone pull the deck lid while pushing the button?

My trunk sticks sometimes, so does the hood.

[elwesso]

Yeha, thats what we had to do when I first got my Q... And on my old Q.. The little flappy thing that triggers the lock must be bent a little periodically...

Its even worse on Q45t's because of the spoiler.....