The trunk latch does not work and I need to know how to open it.

1996 JAGUAR XJS
68,000 MILES
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CJPATCH6505
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I have a 1996 Jaguar XJS convertible. The rocker handle does nothing but the lock works. Is there a way to open the trunk if the latch doesn't work? Thanks, Chuck
Nov 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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This one is gonna be tough -possibilities here could be a broken cable or linkage-check what you can do by going thru the back seat
Nov 13, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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WHITE 41
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Insert the key and move it to the 12:00 noon position then try to open it...
Dec 16, 2011 at 8:48 PM