[Vwdiesel] trunk lock (off topic)

[Chris Geiser]

Isn't there an emergency release handle inside the trunk for if someone
ever gets locked in there?  I know later models have that, and it's "glow
in the dark" but not sure when they added that feature. That would at least
get you into it to start lubing.

CG
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 On Jul 2, 2012 11:22 PM, "peter blake" <pila47 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dave,
>  Nope, tried that.
> Peter
>
> --- On Mon, 7/2/12, Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] trunk lock (off topic)
> > To: "VW Diesel Group" <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> > Date: Monday, July 2, 2012, 8:51 PM
> > Can you manually open the trunk by
> > turning the key and then lifting the handle?
> >
> >
> > Dave Cook
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >  From: peter blake <pila47 at yahoo.com>
> > To: Tad <tadc at europa.com>
> >
> > Cc: diesel <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> >
> > Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 10:34 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] trunk lock (off topic)
> >
> > Tad,
> >   I would bet that u r right, I can get into the trunk by
> > lowering the
> > rear seat backs.  Not my idea of a fun day but doable.
> > Peter
> >
> > --- On Mon, 7/2/12, Tad <tadc at europa.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > From: Tad <tadc at europa.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] trunk lock (off topic)
> > To: "peter blake" <pila47 at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: "diesel" <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> > Date: Monday, July 2, 2012, 7:50 PM
> >
> > If I recall this is often just a matter of the latch needing
> > lube.
> > Of course how you're supposed to get it open to lube it, I'm
> > not sure. :)
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM, peter blake <pila47 at yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >   Ok, I have a problem w my trunk lock on my new to me
> >
> > 03 Jetta.  When I press the key fob I can hear the
> >
> > solenoid making noise but I can't open the trunk. What
> >
> > am I missing?  This non operation is my biggest fear
> >
> > w the door locks in an emergency and this is not giving
> >
> > me much confidence in the reliability of these systems.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> >   Diesel content:  Andrews pump arrived the afternoon as
> >
> > scheduled, I love when people do what the say they are
> >
> > going to do. Thanks Andrew.
> >
> > Peter
> >
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