Locked keys in the boot

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kolee
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:04 am

Yeah, i knoiw, not the brightest thing to do, and no spare set.

Any idea on best way to get them out?

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Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:30 am

Is the car it's self locked as well?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:45 am

If there's no way of getting into the car itself, the answer is to press the boot lock in with a 1/2 inch socket extension and give the end a good smack with a lump hammer. It often does enough to pop the boot open, but the lock will be buggered.
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:04 am

if the cars not locked isnt it possible to remove rear seat and gain access through the ski hatch thing?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:29 am

The car itself is not locked, but as far as i can see there is no way into the boot from inside the car. Looks like i might have to give the socket a shot.
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:44 am

Remove the rear bench and knock the ski hatch plate out... Its already pre cut and it only held in place by a few small bits of metal. a few direct strikes and they pop.

Means you dont have to replace the lock and have a seperate key for your boot.
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:57 am

Jim320i wrote:Remove the rear bench and knock the ski hatch plate out... Its already pre cut and it only held in place by a few small bits of metal. a few direct strikes and they pop.

Means you dont have to replace the lock and have a seperate key for your boot.
i did mention that fact right above the op's post
, i ahd the same happen to me and accessed the boot in the same way, much easier than fitting a new lock :)
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