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Keys locked in trunk

I locked my keys in my trunk. The car itself is open. Is there a way to get to the trunk from the inside of the car.

Locked out,
Amy

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  • a_abarwood Aug 13, 2008

    I have to have the key in the ignition to be able to use that button to pop the trunk. It is a 2005 Sebring Convertible.

  • Anonymous Oct 12, 2008

    help!

  • Mad0nnaLily Oct 28, 2008

    the top is up...is there anyway to get into the trunk from the inside...

  • Anonymous Aug 07, 2013

    The real answer. Open the fuse box found on the far left side of the dash with the drivers door open. Remove the panel cover and you will see an unmarked fuse with what appears to be black fuse pullers attached to it. Pull it out as far as it will go and push it back in. Your trunk release button will now work without the key for a several minutes.

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The real answer. Open the fuse box found on the far left side of the dash with the drivers door open. Remove the panel cover and you will see an unmarked fuse with what appears to be black fuse pullers attached to it. Pull it out as far as it will go and push it back in. Your trunk release button will now work without the key for a several minutes.

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Unfortunetly no. The design is like that so if you leave your top down no one can get into the trunk. You'll have to call a locksmith. Sorry.

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Disconnect the positive battery terminal to reset... voila Key Fab works

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    disconnect the positive battery terminal to reset... voila Key Fab works

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Use the remote trunk release from the drivers side of the car.

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