1996 Buick Roadmaster trunk won't open

1996 BUICK ROADMASTER
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PSM06270
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1996 Buick Roadmaster V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

trunk release will not work and key will not open trunk. How can I open the trunk?
Mar 3, 2009 at 5:20 AM
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JDL
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Hello, is it extremely cold in your area? Do you think the lock is froze, because of weather? There is a spray type stuff for unfreezing locks, one of the posters here was telling me about it. I believe the autostores sell it.

If that isn't the problem, I guess you could try some WD, bang on the trunk lid with the palm of your hand, while trying to work the key.

I used to have a tool-box on the back of my truck, I lost the key and the box was locked. I drilled out the center of the lock cylinder and opened it with a screwdriver. I haven't tried that on a car trunk.
Mar 3, 2009 at 5:34 AM
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