Trunk will not open/removing backseat 04 x-type
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Trunk will not open/removing backseat 04 x-type
Does anyone know how to remove the back seats on a 2004 x-type?
My trunk stopped opening today. The button on the back of the trunk stopped working a long time ago but it was never a problem because I could just use the key. Now the key will no longer open the trunk. The trunk makes a clicking sound like it is trying to unlock but doesn't. There is no manual release in the glove box either.
I was able to remove the bottom of the seats and I tried to follow some of the other seat removal suggestions but these seats seem to be different.
My laptop and all of my work are in the trunk so any help would be greatly appreciated!
My trunk stopped opening today. The button on the back of the trunk stopped working a long time ago but it was never a problem because I could just use the key. Now the key will no longer open the trunk. The trunk makes a clicking sound like it is trying to unlock but doesn't. There is no manual release in the glove box either.
I was able to remove the bottom of the seats and I tried to follow some of the other seat removal suggestions but these seats seem to be different.
My laptop and all of my work are in the trunk so any help would be greatly appreciated!
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It's a metal latch, btw.
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Same thing happened to me yesterday. I took it to a Jag tech. He told me that you can't get to the trunk from the back seats because of the gas tank and that he could drill a hole behide the license plates to open the trunk. He thinks the latch came loose or broke.
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I called a locksmith and they weren't sure they could do it without damaging the trunk. Then I called the Jaguar dealership and they said they weren't sure they could get in either. I was told they had never seen this exact problem before. Please someone tell me you have had this same problem before....
Trunk will not open. I have the key and can get in the car no problem.
Folding rear seats - unable to remove seats to access trunk
No emergency trunk button in the glove box.
The key remote tries to unlock the trunk and you can hear it but it never opens.
The button for the trunk also will not pop it open.
What are my options??
Trunk will not open. I have the key and can get in the car no problem.
Folding rear seats - unable to remove seats to access trunk
No emergency trunk button in the glove box.
The key remote tries to unlock the trunk and you can hear it but it never opens.
The button for the trunk also will not pop it open.
What are my options??
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From: Chalfont, PA
Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle. See if you can twist the seat out just enough to reach in there. Get a yard stick or something, maybe you can catch the release inside.
In mine (2003) you have to release the seat from inside the trunk. But once it opens it can come out of the car completely.
Does the remote make a difference? But I would imagine the entire mechanism is busted and that's why you are in this situation.
In mine (2003) you have to release the seat from inside the trunk. But once it opens it can come out of the car completely.
Does the remote make a difference? But I would imagine the entire mechanism is busted and that's why you are in this situation.
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How do I remove the rear seat cushion? That's where I run into a problem. I have the bottom seat cushions out but I can't figure out how to get the back cushions off. There are 4-6 hex type bolts holding the metal frame for the seats in place. I tried to remove them with an electric drill and they wouldn't budge. I mentioned that to the dealership and they told me those were very difficult to remove. Is there something else I can do to remove them?
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Those are the screws that have to come out.
I just ran out to the garage and popped my seat cusion off. Sure enough those are the hex screws that hold the seat hindge onto the car. I would work on the drivers side cushion (larger) - but becareful not to break anything while lifting the seat. You may want to lay down there, cover it with a blanket or something and make sure not to damage any wiring harnesses over there. Then slip your arm in and see if you can reach the release lever for the fold down seat.
Getting those screws out requires some elbow grease. Get your rachet out and an extention or two and just crank away. They will come out...
I just ran out to the garage and popped my seat cusion off. Sure enough those are the hex screws that hold the seat hindge onto the car. I would work on the drivers side cushion (larger) - but becareful not to break anything while lifting the seat. You may want to lay down there, cover it with a blanket or something and make sure not to damage any wiring harnesses over there. Then slip your arm in and see if you can reach the release lever for the fold down seat.
Getting those screws out requires some elbow grease. Get your rachet out and an extention or two and just crank away. They will come out...
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I locked my keys in the boot on my X type when the car was locked and boot was opened using the fob and then accidentally closed with keys in the boot.
You can pop the doors open using a wire between the (RH door UK not sure in US) drivers door and wing.The alarm will sound when you open any door.Then lift the rear seat base cushion sharply up and remove it.This will reveal 2 Torx bolts on the (fixed) backrest.Remove the bolts and the backrest lifts out giving access to the boot.
To pop the boot from inside the car check this thread
http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/viewtop...release#p82720
You can pop the doors open using a wire between the (RH door UK not sure in US) drivers door and wing.The alarm will sound when you open any door.Then lift the rear seat base cushion sharply up and remove it.This will reveal 2 Torx bolts on the (fixed) backrest.Remove the bolts and the backrest lifts out giving access to the boot.
To pop the boot from inside the car check this thread
http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/viewtop...release#p82720
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Is there a KEY HOLE to acces the trunk on a 2002 X-type
My trunk will not open from the key remote nor will the toggle switch work that is located on the rear of the trunk.
QUESTION: IS THERE A KEY HOLE ON THE REAR OF THE TRUNK?
I have read on line questions/anwsers and have been told that a key hole is located between the rear license plate and looks like a "hex" shape. You need to look carefully because it is hidden.
#1. I have removed the license plate. Nothing there other than the two holes for the license plate.
#2. I have been told the "hex" shape is above and between the license plate or it is between the lettering on the rear of the trunk (my model doesn't have anything located anywhere that looks like a "hex" shape. Nothing.
#3. The toggle switch (the switch that manually opens the trunk DOESN"T WORK)
#4. The plastic glow in the dark, emergency handle fell off about 2.5 weeks ago, so even if I could access the trunk from the inside, it won't open.
I have read all of the questions/answers but I have not seen any responses as to how anyone eventually got the trunk open?
Thanks for any assistance you can give.
Pam
QUESTION: IS THERE A KEY HOLE ON THE REAR OF THE TRUNK?
I have read on line questions/anwsers and have been told that a key hole is located between the rear license plate and looks like a "hex" shape. You need to look carefully because it is hidden.
#1. I have removed the license plate. Nothing there other than the two holes for the license plate.
#2. I have been told the "hex" shape is above and between the license plate or it is between the lettering on the rear of the trunk (my model doesn't have anything located anywhere that looks like a "hex" shape. Nothing.
#3. The toggle switch (the switch that manually opens the trunk DOESN"T WORK)
#4. The plastic glow in the dark, emergency handle fell off about 2.5 weeks ago, so even if I could access the trunk from the inside, it won't open.
I have read all of the questions/answers but I have not seen any responses as to how anyone eventually got the trunk open?
Thanks for any assistance you can give.
Pam
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Your car is an XK8 - there is an entirely different list for that car (identified by the factory code X100). You'll get a better answer there but in any case your question is unclear: is it the trunk button on the fob that does not work? Or bathe release button on the trunk lid? If it is the latter, you can open the trunk with your key. The key hole is found in the XK badge, I believe.
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Fold down rear seat center armrest, cut the hole on that back panel, use a long stick or broom handle to push the rear seat fold down release to fold down the back seat, then you can access the trunk release, or I read other thread on this subject some one drill two inches hole behind the license place (I forgot which side) and push the latch with your finger.
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I figured out how to access the trunk kid button. You have to remove all the fir tree buttons that hold the lid liner in place. You also need a torex drive to remove the handle strap that closes the lid. Then you will see 4 small bolts that hold in the outside piece that the button is in. Then you unscrew two very small phillips head screws to remove the button assembly. Unplug it and reverse the process. I did all this mad my button still doesn't work so I need to find the fuses to see if one is blown. Since the solenoid works from the dash and fob, I assumed the button was bad.
