[W126 Coupe] trunk lock

[Steve Nervig]

Does the 126 have the trunk unlock pull-cord under the rear seat?  
Can't remember which model had that feature.

Steve


On Sep 8, 2007, at 11:34 AM, Dick Spellman wrote:


> Hi K:

>

> Try a key in the driver's door and see if you can hear the cycle of  

> the vacuum actuator on the trunk lid when unlocking.  If the system  

> is confirmed as unlocked and that push button still refuses to push  

> in, try another key, make sure the key you are using is clean with  

> no buildup on the edges.  Maybe try moving the key up and down a  

> bit.  Last is try and turn the key to 3pm and then depress the button.

>

> If this clears it great if not, try posting to mercedeslist.com  

> where there are several MB technicians and pros some active, some  

> retired that may be able to give you a few pointers.  Good luck

>

> Dick

>

> .KBF wrote:

>> Thanks for the help But the lock is in the 12 0`clock position and  

>> will not

>> turn and trunk is locked. Could it be a wiring problem

>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes- 

>> bounces at mbcoupes.com]

>> On Behalf Of Chet Hwilka

>> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 8:46 AM

>> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] trunk lock

>>

>> K,

>>

>> The trunk lock has a dual locking system.  In addition to the  

>> button latch,

>> there is a bolt style lock that is normally engaged by turning the  

>> key to

>> the 3 o'clock position and removing the key. The trunk can not be  

>> unlocked

>> with the valet key.  The problem that can happen, is the bolt  

>> linkage pops off and allows the

>> bolt to float around, it slides into a lock position and you can't  

>> unlock

>> it.

>>

>> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/chwilka/secondary_trunk_bolt_lock.htm

>>

>> Hope this helps.

>> Chet

>>

>>

>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes- 

>> bounces at mbcoupes.com]

>> On Behalf Of KBF

>> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 7:53 PM

>> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] trunk lock

>>

>> Hi

>> I can not get my Trunk open with or without the key anyone know  

>> how the

>> locks work.

>>

>> Thanks K

>>

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