Stuck rear lid key/lock ‘88 80Q

[james accordino]

I've unlatched mine with a broomstick working the
latch itself.  I forget EXACTLY how I did it, but I
managed it twice during the first few weeks of
ownership.  Car was a type 44, but I think the center
latch should be very similar.

Jim Accordino

--- MXHOWES at aol.com wrote:
> OK, my son tried to unlock the rear (trunk, deck,
> lid..)and got the key
> jammed, it won't turn left or right and the lock
> button/key is pushed in,
> it's sitting at a 2 o'clock position and stuck! I
> removed the rear seat and
> luckily I have a ski sack and was able to remove it
> and retrieve the
> groceries (one at a time).I can see the panel which
> covers the back of the
> lock, but it is along way to try to do anything thru
> a 6"x12" hole. I am
> trying not to break off the key...but I'm looking
> for a trick fix from you
> BTDT people....
>
> Any suggestions
>
> Thanks Jim


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