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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 03:08 PM
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Hello,
​​​​​​i have one 86 XJ6 which has the trunk locked, central lock could not open it.
Is there anyway to bypass to have the trunk opened?
Thanks for help in advance
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 03:24 PM
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Use the boot lid key?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 03:35 PM
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Trunk isn’t on central unlocking, only locking! There is a modification that can make it both, but for now if you don’t have key, remove the license plate and you can manipulate the rod to unlock it, if you have another that you can open and look at the mechanism it will great improve your chance of opening it
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
Use the boot lid key?
sorry I forgot to mention, the key is not able to open it
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mikega
sorry I forgot to mention, the key is not able to open it
in that case, you need to remove the license plate and try to grab the vertical Rod seen through one of the license plate screw holes with long thin needlenose pliers. This rod is attached to the latch and by pulling it UP the trunk lid can be opened.

the other solution is destructive: cut a hole between the license plate screw holes but nearer the two right hand holes, to be able to grab the rod and pull it. Then once opened, close the hole with a suitable plug.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 06:50 PM
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this previous thread may help, it has some pics

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...t-lock-230316/
 
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Old Aug 21, 2022 | 06:49 AM
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Thanks to all, I was able to unlock the trunk bit unfortunately I didn't make a video of that to share.
i applied the license plate holes method.
 
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