On vacation, keys locked in trunk, Fahhhhh

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01-02-10, 10:03 AM

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my trunk was locked when I broke into to my car to pull the trunk release. However I am guessing with the valet key when you unlock to the door it will disarm the alarm?

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01-02-10, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffTsai

I believe the trunk release is automatically locked out when the alarm is armed. This way if someone busts in the window, they can't get to the trunk even if the trunk lock is not enabled. At least I think thats how it is, I'll have to try it sometime to double check heh.

You may very well be right. I don't use the valet key, but I assumed it unlocked the door without setting off the alarm since it should have a chip in it, but I suppose that's just too smart.

Fro, you're better off getting an additional master cut/programmed in this instance. That or possibly teach a certain someone what pockets are designed for.

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01-02-10, 11:14 AM

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I locked my keys in the truck once. I just went down to the dealership and they cut one of those flat, credit card sized emergency keys for $10 based on my VIN. I was able to unlock the door and pull the trunk release without any issues.

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01-02-10, 01:01 PM

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I popped the card key out of its card and duct taped it to the bottom of my car... Had to use it once...

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08-16-10, 07:30 PM

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I popped the card key out of its card and duct taped it to the bottom of my car... Had to use it once...

Thanks for letting everyone on the internet know.

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08-16-10, 08:45 PM

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You can pop the trunk relese panel off and bypass the switch.There 3 wire,just contac 2 of them,and pop the switch.

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08-16-10, 08:59 PM

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Thanks for letting everyone on the internet know.

lmao on that one!

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08-17-10, 03:38 AM

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oo good to know its hard to get into a locked trunk. hate getting jacked like my old honda.

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08-26-10, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cjames235

i actually did this exact same thing on vacation over the summer........ Not sure if you can get them the same way i did, but i have my factory sub removed so i just pulled the speaker cover off and fished them out of the sub hole

i guess you could always take the cover off and then remove the speaker and fish them out with a coat hanger

good luck!

thanks for the tip!!!!