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Devryn17 · 12-19-2015, 04:07 PM

Ok...took the battery out, closed the trunk, locked the doors, and now I can't figure out how to get back into the car to put in the new battery...help...

GVA 45TH 2SS · 12-19-2015, 04:39 PM

Put key in drivers door, unlock car.
climb into back seat, pull little loop on the top center of seatback.
climb into trunk, pull emergency release handle.

Many of us have been there and had the same DOH moment.

Devryn17 · 12-19-2015, 05:04 PM

The key doesn't appear to unlock the door?

Eddiefuzz · 12-19-2015, 05:25 PM

[QUOTE=Devryn17;8796683]The key doesn't appear to unlock the door?[/QUOTE

Devryn17 · 12-19-2015, 05:28 PM

It just turns to the right. The lock doesn't pop up

JCunningham · 12-26-2015, 12:43 AM

Call dealer tell them you need a key for your vin made. the key that came with the car was cut wrong

xk49 · 12-26-2015, 08:27 AM

If you can get into the car you don't have to crawl into the trunk. I just popped the hood and used jumper cables on the engine compartment terminals and then opened the trunk via the button on the door. Been there, done that.

Dimitrim · 12-26-2015, 01:27 PM

http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-...FQ6Sfgod_MwCSg

Have you ever lubricated your door locks with Triflow? I use the stuff once a year on my door locks, door hinges and door latch, hood hinges and hood release, trunk hinge and trunk lock. It comes with a little red tube that pushes into the key way. Give it a little shot of oil and then work your key back and forth a couple of times. It is in the owners manual where to lube and what to lube. They recommend to use a special GM lubricant. It is made by Triflow. It comes in a Black spray can. Just make sure to shake the hell out of the can.

I really doubt you have a key or lock problem. They just need a little TLC.

Good luck
Dimitri

Badfinger · 12-26-2015, 01:59 PM

That's strange, the trunk on my Cadillac opens when the power fails and you can't lock it. I thought that was the default on all GM products??

12-19-2015, 04:07 PM	#1
Devryn17 Suffers Fools Poorly Drives: 2010 SS/RS, CGM w/ Silver Stripes. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Coolidge, AZ Posts: 1,117	How to open car? Wtf? Ok...took the battery out, closed the trunk, locked the doors, and now I can't figure out how to get back into the car to put in the new battery...help... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, CGM w/ silver stripes. Hurst Shifter, long tube headers, full exhaust, CAI, tune. SAE 407 RWHP/402 RWTQ Momma didn't bronze my shoes, but when I turned 16 I inherited a lead foot.

12-19-2015, 05:04 PM	#3
Devryn17 Suffers Fools Poorly Drives: 2010 SS/RS, CGM w/ Silver Stripes. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Coolidge, AZ Posts: 1,117	The key doesn't appear to unlock the door? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, CGM w/ silver stripes. Hurst Shifter, long tube headers, full exhaust, CAI, tune. SAE 407 RWHP/402 RWTQ Momma didn't bronze my shoes, but when I turned 16 I inherited a lead foot.

12-19-2015, 05:25 PM	#4
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	[QUOTE=Devryn17;8796683]The key doesn't appear to unlock the door?[/QUOTE Attached Images

12-19-2015, 05:28 PM	#5
Devryn17 Suffers Fools Poorly Drives: 2010 SS/RS, CGM w/ Silver Stripes. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Coolidge, AZ Posts: 1,117	It just turns to the right. The lock doesn't pop up __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, CGM w/ silver stripes. Hurst Shifter, long tube headers, full exhaust, CAI, tune. SAE 407 RWHP/402 RWTQ Momma didn't bronze my shoes, but when I turned 16 I inherited a lead foot.

12-26-2015, 12:43 AM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	Call dealer tell them you need a key for your vin made. the key that came with the car was cut wrong __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-19-2015, 04:39 PM	#2
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Put key in drivers door, unlock car. climb into back seat, pull little loop on the top center of seatback. climb into trunk, pull emergency release handle. Many of us have been there and had the same DOH moment.

12-26-2015, 08:27 AM	#7
xk49 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NH Posts: 306	If you can get into the car you don't have to crawl into the trunk. I just popped the hood and used jumper cables on the engine compartment terminals and then opened the trunk via the button on the door. Been there, done that. __________________ Flowmaster Force II Axle back, Kooks LT's and Highflow Cats, Oracle Side Makers, BC Coilovers, E-Force Supercharger, Rotofab Intake, HexVents, ACS T4 Splitter/Rockers/Wind Deflectors, Aeroforce dual pod, Autometer boost/WB analog gauges, MRR M228 20x10 20x11 Nitto Invo 275/315's, CDC Sport Bar, Tuned by Slowhawk Performance.

12-26-2015, 01:27 PM	#8
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-...FQ6Sfgod_MwCSg Have you ever lubricated your door locks with Triflow? I use the stuff once a year on my door locks, door hinges and door latch, hood hinges and hood release, trunk hinge and trunk lock. It comes with a little red tube that pushes into the key way. Give it a little shot of oil and then work your key back and forth a couple of times. It is in the owners manual where to lube and what to lube. They recommend to use a special GM lubricant. It is made by Triflow. It comes in a Black spray can. Just make sure to shake the hell out of the can. I really doubt you have a key or lock problem. They just need a little TLC. Good luck Dimitri

12-26-2015, 01:59 PM	#9
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	That's strange, the trunk on my Cadillac opens when the power fails and you can't lock it. I thought that was the default on all GM products??