[W126 Coupe] trunk lock

[Mike Ramay]

Sometimes the trunk in my 560SEL doesn't want to open - it's unlocked but
the outside button will not open it. I've found that if I lift up on the
trunk lid and then give the opening button a quick jab, it will open. Give
it a go.

Later,
Mike R.
(702) 494-8056
-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 11:35 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] trunk lock

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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