Trunk Lock • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Caparco** » 20 Apr 2007 2:27

Hey Guys!
72 Challenger here, i have a frozen trunk lock, not sure when it happened, i just can't turn the key but it will go in.
i have the new part on the way, anyone have any tips on how to get this old one out and the new one in?
any tips or advice would be great
marc

by **DAYLEY/CHALLENGER** » 20 Apr 2007 3:09

I would try some WD40. Wipe it off the paint quickly. Or has the key become damaged? Try your spare key...

by **dave-r** » 20 Apr 2007 9:55

The only hard bit will be opening the trunk That is the killer.

I guess it would be damn hard to reach the lock from the inside of the car with the back seat out?

You might have to force the lock to turn or drill it out or something.

by **Eddie** » 20 Apr 2007 14:11

As I understand it, the key is currently in the lock? You cannot remove it? Have you tried a thin piece of wire inserted with the key and wiggle it while trying to remove the key?

by **dave-r** » 20 Apr 2007 15:38

I took it as the key goes in and out OK but just will not turn. I think he wants to get the old lock out to fit the new.

by **Caparco** » 20 Apr 2007 17:23

Yes guys.. let me clear it up.. the key is not stuck in it.. goes in and out fine.. like Dave said.. it just won't turn....lol.. Im not a master lock pick thief but i will try some Lube like you said

Not sure if tearing up the back seat and tring to work in the truck like a snake is a good option too.
If all fails my trunk lid is in great shape and i don't want it damaged...My locak lock smith im sure will open that thing up for me in seconds .. then I can just change it out

Thanks for all the tips guys... I love this site!
Marc

PS. From what i remember last time i was in the trunk... the lock is located in a real tough spot and you need some real small hands to get at it.. maybe my son should help me with it..lol
Just wanted to see if anyone did this rear lock change over on there cars

by **Eddie** » 20 Apr 2007 20:08

Yeah, lube it as suggested previously. I dont like wet lubes in that instance. :lol:

I would try dry graphite, the pro lock picker can ease your grief. Good luck.

by **ianandjess** » 20 Apr 2007 23:49

gday if you have a few keys have you tryed different 1s some time 2 aparently identical key will behave differently in the same lock ive found this a few times on aussie valiants over the years & they are the same locks as we have on our challengers
cheers ian

by **christer** » 22 Apr 2007 7:48

ianandjess wrote:gday if you have a few keys have you tryed different 1s some time 2 aparently identical key will behave differently in the same lock ive found this a few times on aussie valiants over the years & they are the same locks as we have on our challengers
cheers ian

A good point. I had something like that in the back of my head (I think).