Thread: Trunk lock access

Hello all!

Apologies for not using search, and I'm sure this is not unique to Pontiac, but I'm kinda in a hurry.

Friend lost a trunk key for her 1990 GP and, in retrospect, I should have driven it to a locksmith and made life easy (AAA wanted $170!), but with no inside release or apparent, easy way to go in the back seat, I went all Yosemite Sam on the lock.

Now I have a trunk lid with a clean hole, it still won't open and I can't see anything inside. Also, before the cylinder popped, I tried turning it with a large screwdriver. I should have tracked down a professional car thief.

Help!

If you have the cylinder out you should be able to put a screwdriver in the hole and engage the latch and turn it to open the trunk

I thought the same thing, but after the cylinder came out (with end tab in place) all I can see inside is darkness.

blow-up pic of assembly, anyone?

Originally Posted by 2003 SSEi

im going to assume you tried the trunk button inside the glove box door for the power release? At least that is where I remember it being

You would assume correctly! Nothing on this car.

Finally, thanks for all the advice from Forum members!

I'm checking out now since I discovered the car has major front, sub-frame damage that has jacked the left tire beyond alignment, and will be scrapped. I've been offered $75 at a salvage yard.

All the best!