Any possible chance to get the trunk open?
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I don't think there is any difference between years. Are your keys locked in the trunk? A little more information and others will probably offer assistance.
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I don't think there is any difference between years. Are your keys locked in the trunk? A little more information and others will probably offer assistance.
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tjcincotta (12-15-2013)
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car shut down
wow, after many searches and talks with experts to no avail as to how to open trunk with no power, I was able to fumble around through the bottom right hole under the license plate and trip the latch to open the trunk. Maybe now I can continue on with my elusive problem. The red light by the P, for Park on the shift console is lit, and the car won't start, any solutions out there???
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wow, after many searches and talks with experts to no avail as to how to open trunk with no power, I was able to fumble around through the bottom right hole under the license plate and trip the latch to open the trunk. Maybe now I can continue on with my elusive problem. The red light by the P, for Park on the shift console is lit, and the car won't start, any solutions out there???
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I just had a similar issue...I locked my keys and key fob in the trunk of my car on Sunday. And locked myself out of my apartment in the process.
I called a local locksmith who managed to jimmy the passenger door open which set the alarm off. After a few minutes of trying the locks and stuff, and realizing the battery is not under the hood, he took the driver's door panel off. He was in there for only a few minutes(I was watching him from the other side of the door so I didn't see what he did), but the alarm chirped twice and everything unlocked. Then we just opened the trunk with the button.
It was an $80 mistake on my part, but he saved my bacon for sure. So there is definitely a way to disable the alarm from inside the driver's door panel, I just don't know how. Maybe he rotated the other side of the lock tumbler or jumpered the wires together in a way that the system *thought* the door was unlocked with the driver's key. Coolest thing I've seen in a while though, I was thoroughly impressed!
I called a local locksmith who managed to jimmy the passenger door open which set the alarm off. After a few minutes of trying the locks and stuff, and realizing the battery is not under the hood, he took the driver's door panel off. He was in there for only a few minutes(I was watching him from the other side of the door so I didn't see what he did), but the alarm chirped twice and everything unlocked. Then we just opened the trunk with the button.
It was an $80 mistake on my part, but he saved my bacon for sure. So there is definitely a way to disable the alarm from inside the driver's door panel, I just don't know how. Maybe he rotated the other side of the lock tumbler or jumpered the wires together in a way that the system *thought* the door was unlocked with the driver's key. Coolest thing I've seen in a while though, I was thoroughly impressed!
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can you tell me which hole you found the tab in please? as I stand behind my car 1999 XJR there are 4 screw holes and 4 additional holes and as I have been lookin into them and I don't as yet see the tab, I don't see little things as well as I once did, but if I could narrow my focus to one, I may be able to locate. how far in is it?
#33
I still have not been able to clear the red light on the shifter plate, I think it has to do with security lock out. I have disconnected the battery but it comes right back on, I have left the battery disconnected over night and made sure it was charged good. My fob does not work anymore either, I replaced the 2-2016 batteries in it and tried to reprogram, maybe it can't be reprogrammed with the security lock out light on??? Any Suggestions??
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Hi
I use the snipping tool in windows 7 to copy the Central Locking Switch information in the 1999 Jaguar Vehicle Care manual.
It describes its operation and it turning on the red security light in the gear shifter surround.
Here is the Jpeg of the page:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4a4tepkx1d...tch%20info.jpg
Jim Lombardi
I use the snipping tool in windows 7 to copy the Central Locking Switch information in the 1999 Jaguar Vehicle Care manual.
It describes its operation and it turning on the red security light in the gear shifter surround.
Here is the Jpeg of the page:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4a4tepkx1d...tch%20info.jpg
Jim Lombardi
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And... for the archives, the previous comment that the key hole in the trunk did not work because the battery was dead is WRONG. It is a mechanical lock relaease, but they do gum up from lack of use. It is a good idea to periodically open the trunk with the key to keep it working, or even to lube it.
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Geez
I do not know this to be a fact ; however, I recall a post that suggested removing the license plate and behind it is a circular tape over a hole and somehow they fish a (wire?) in an get it open. Now I have not done this but would like to see if someone can give us a thumbs or down. With a little luck you might find someone that has worked on the trunk lock that might help.
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Access to trunk through rear seat
I got the trunk opened through the rear seats. No one talk about it . I had the valet mode on so that was the only option
I accessed
I bought the car a week ago but the dealer only gave me the valet key. They said they would try to get it from where they got the car but I still haven't heard from them. Is there any way to maybe reset the valet feature with a scanner? Who knows what I have in the trunk for a week now, well at least there's no bad smells
i was was able to access the trunk through the rear seat, see pictures
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Trunk access through the rear seat
I bought the car a week ago but the dealer only gave me the valet key. They said they would try to get it from where they got the car but I still haven't heard from them. Is there any way to maybe reset the valet feature with a scanner? Who knows what I have in the trunk for a week now, well at least there's no bad smells
Pull the strings that are tucked at the bottom of the rear seat meeting the seating part and pull also the rear seat towards you.
You will see an aluminum plate that needs to be removed, I just pulled it with the help of a flat screwdriver .
You will see an opening .
You will have to cut the material to get to the trunk.
seat
see pictures