Is there a way to access the trunk on a 1973 Mercedes Benz 280 SEL without the key that is locked inside it ???
Dec 21, 2006 at 3:16 AM
1973 Mercedes 280 SEL Keys Locked in Trunk Fix
MERCEDES BENZ
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Unfortunately the way we used to break into these vehicles at the dealership was to brake one of the rear taillamps with a hammer. There will be a hole behind the lamp that you can access the trunk. With a clothes hanger retrieve the keys. Note: make sure to break the taillamp that is closest to the keys inside!
Jan 19, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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Break the rear taillamp closest to the keys with a hammer. Use the hole behind the lamp and a clothes hanger to retrieve the keys from the trunk.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL locked the key in the trunk and asked how to open it without the key. The expert said dealerships used to break the rear taillamp nearest the keys, then reach through the hole behind the lamp with a clothes hanger to retrieve them.