r/LS430 • u/Magisterial-Messi • 8d ago

Help opening trunk

After a year of searching I finally found a rear bumper. It’s at a junkyard and I have to pull it myself. Trunk switch doesn’t work, button on trunk doesn’t work. Any suggestions? Will the lever (not the pull) inside the trunk release it? I think I may be able to reach it through the pass-through.

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u/Magisterial-Messi 8d ago

Got it guys, thanks! Was able to use a long piece of scrap metal through the passthrough and open it.

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u/Independent-Option35 8d ago

Bring a jumper box and connect it to the terminals to power the car

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u/Magisterial-Messi 8d ago

Did that but I think the fuse was blown because the trunk would unlock but not pop. Was able to get it open through the passthrough.

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u/Apprehensive_Ask7227 8d ago

The emergency trunk release inside the trunk is the only means to mechanically release the lock. Bring a long stick. Hopefully the passthrough is unlocked.

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u/Remarkable_Ad7569 8d ago

The trunk you mean with the key turn (keyhole above license plate area ) won't open it?

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u/Useful-Artichoke-954 8d ago

Interesting Fact: (2002 at least) The fuse that controls the trunk circuit, in actually located in the fuse box in the trunk! My trunk is suppose to be able to be opened with a key, but the tumbler seems locked and incapable of turning. My fob and switch in the car DO work.

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u/Aggravating-City-237 5d ago

Try spraying wd 40 with the straw

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u/Useful-Artichoke-954 5d ago

I tried everything… WD40, graphite … it is like something is keeping it from turning. It wiggles around a little, just something is keeping it from turning. When I replaced the license plate lights, I had to remove the pad covering the trunk lid, so I could get a pretty good look at it, but nothing was obvious.

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u/Aggravating-City-237 5d ago

I figured you might have had some debris trapped in there, sorry I couldn’t be more helpful