HELP, locked keys in trunk! Stranded...

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by healthservices

Am I unaware of something on our 2000s? Once the drivers door is open can't you pull up on the rear release by the driver's seat or is that some how disabled?

I've never tested this (perhaps I WILL!), but...I suspect that the system (mine's no doubt similar...an '01) is sophisticated enough that if someone 'breaks into' the cabin (however that action is defined), the controls for the trunk and the frunk would be disabled. At least I've always assumed as much...

[bmsamson]

Originally Posted by Frodo

I've never tested this (perhaps I WILL!), but...I suspect that the system (mine's no doubt similar...an '01) is sophisticated enough that if someone 'breaks into' the cabin (however that action is defined), the controls for the trunk and the frunk would be disabled. At least I've always assumed as much...

I know this is an ancient thread, but from personal experience I will tell anyone looking that breaking into the cabin does indeed disable the controls for trunk and frunk. Don't waste your time and money with that, it won't get you any closer to your keys.

My after the fact hypothesis is that if they locksmith after prying the window ajar had used his reaching tool to tap the trunk release rather than pulling the door release, he might have got me where I needed to be without the hassle and expense of getting the dealer to remove the bumper cover and work his way in. No way to know for sure, but the alarm wasn't going off until after the unlatched the door, so i'm thinking this might indeed have worked........

[tommy583]

You can get the levers to release. I've done it after i locked my keys in the trunk on vacation. PM me if you want the info. It's hard to explain in text.