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Demon trunk lock - Please help #1741081 01/28/15 03:21 PM 01/28/15 03:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA J jayyohe OP enthusiast
jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	So I go down to the garage this weekend hoping to open the trunk to add some staybil to my fuel cell and remove my battery from the trunk to put it on a trickle charger and my key will not open the trunk lock. I tried pushing down on the deck lid while turning the key and pulling up on the deck lid while turning the key. I wiggled the key back and forth, up and down and all that jazz and it still won't open. I only have this one key for the door locks and trunk lock and it honestly is worn so thin that I am not surprised that it isn't working properly. Any suggestions on how to get my trunk open so I can replace the lock cylinder? I'm considering calling AAA to see if they can pop it open but afraid of what they might do to my freshly painted car. Thanks everyone, Jay 8410844-Demon6.jpg (251 downloads) jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741082 01/28/15 03:28 PM 01/28/15 03:28 PM
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FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	Take out the back seat and crawl into the trunk. You can then use a regular screwdriver to turn the latch from inside. I wonder if the metal tab that runs from the lock tumbler to the latch broke. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741083 01/28/15 03:28 PM 01/28/15 03:28 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,042 N.W. Florida F Fat_Mike master
Fat_Mike master F Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,042 N.W. Florida	https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post8177481

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741084 01/28/15 03:29 PM 01/28/15 03:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,315 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,315 Omaha Ne	go through the back seat to the trunk. Remove the clip holding the lock cylinder and remove the lock (someone outside to catch the lock would be helpful). once the lock is removed use a flashlight and a long skinny screwdriver to un lacth the mechanism. And FYI they normally use a different key for the trunk lock www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: FJR doc] #1741085 01/28/15 03:29 PM 01/28/15 03:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA J jayyohe OP enthusiast
jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	Quote: Take out the back seat and crawl into the trunk. You can then use a regular screwdriver to turn the latch from inside. I wonder if the metal tab that runs from the lock tumbler to the latch broke. No can do. I have a welded in rear firewall that has fresh carpeting glued to it. Thanks for the suggestion though. jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: TJP] #1741086 01/28/15 03:32 PM 01/28/15 03:32 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA J jayyohe OP enthusiast
jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	Quote: go through the back seat to the trunk. Remove the clip holding the lock cylinder and remove the lock (someone outside to catch the lock would be helpful). once the lock is removed use a flashlight and a long skinny screwdriver to un lacth the mechanism. And FYI they normally use a different key for the trunk lock Thanks. My car has 2 keys. One that starts the car and the other one that opens the doors and trunk. I can't crawl through because I have a welded in rear firewall for racing. And I just had new sound deadener and carpeting glued to it. jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741087 01/28/15 03:36 PM 01/28/15 03:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 16,844 Phoenix - surface of the sun nomore65BelvJim I Live Here
nomore65BelvJim I Live Here Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 16,844 Phoenix - surface of the sun	Quote: Quote: Take out the back seat and crawl into the trunk. You can then use a regular screwdriver to turn the latch from inside. I wonder if the metal tab that runs from the lock tumbler to the latch broke. No can do. I have a welded in rear firewall that has fresh carpeting glued to it. Thanks for the suggestion though. Your either going to have to drill a hole through the rear firewall large enough to pass a long tool through or drill/punch out the trunk lock. Why welded in?

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: Fat_Mike] #1741088 01/28/15 03:45 PM 01/28/15 03:45 PM
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jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	Quote: https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post8177481 Thanks...good info but not what I was hoping to do. My luck I will screw up the paint around the lock when drilling it out. jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: nomore65BelvJim] #1741089 01/28/15 03:47 PM 01/28/15 03:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA J jayyohe OP enthusiast
jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	Quote: Quote: Quote: Take out the back seat and crawl into the trunk. You can then use a regular screwdriver to turn the latch from inside. I wonder if the metal tab that runs from the lock tumbler to the latch broke. No can do. I have a welded in rear firewall that has fresh carpeting glued to it. Thanks for the suggestion though. Your either going to have to drill a hole through the rear firewall large enough to pass a long tool through or drill/punch out the trunk lock. Why welded in? I have a metal rear firewall that was tack welded in at my request. It's needed for racing when battery is mounted in the trunk. jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741090 01/28/15 04:13 PM 01/28/15 04:13 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,042 N.W. Florida F Fat_Mike master
Fat_Mike master F Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,042 N.W. Florida	OK, go down to your local hardware store and buy some dry lock lubricant. It's only a couple bucks, and worth a shot. I've used it on a couple outdoor locks with success. http://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Hillman-Group-3-g-Powdered-Graphite-Lubricant-703185/100137063

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: Fat_Mike] #1741091 01/28/15 05:20 PM 01/28/15 05:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Seven sixteenths or Half inch drill bit and drill out the lock from the outside. then when the lock assembly has hole through it take a screw driver and trip the latch. requires new key assembly.

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: MoparforLife] #1741092 01/29/15 02:38 AM 01/29/15 02:38 AM
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demon440 pro stock D Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,414 Stow ,Ohio	go get a new key made. or maybe one of us other Demon owners has a spare key that is the same.

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: demon440] #1741093 01/29/15 04:10 AM 01/29/15 04:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,490 smyrna,tn D draginmopars pro stock
draginmopars pro stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,490 smyrna,tn	Houdini Lock Lubricant We inherited a truck that wasn't drove in a few years All door/ tailgate lock would not operate went by the lock smith shop to inquire about cost to repair he shot the locks with this lubricant all locks started working I was very surprised because i was ready to remove the locks for him to clean/ repair.. http://store.mylockstore.net/catalog/product/417a69d8993f47a5a9d4632bf7a2700a Ha-Ha Racin Havin Fun 101 Howard 68 "Cummins" Satellite 70 W-2 449 "More Door" Dart 70 340 Dart Swinger, 4spd 71 360 Dart Swinger 72 540/ 518 Dart Swinger 73 airwolf 446/a-500 Cuda 73 "Cummins" Crew cab-car hauler 84 446 Dodge Rampage (tube chassis) 92 CTD 11' flat bed 92 CTD club cab 07 Dodge Caliber

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: draginmopars] #1741094 01/29/15 05:53 AM 01/29/15 05:53 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,306 Laveen, Arizona GTSDart340 pro stock
GTSDart340 pro stock Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,306 Laveen, Arizona	Use a small drill bit and drill out the pins of the lock. Then use a screwdriver to open the lock. 1949 International KB-2 "Mater" - 302/T5 1968 Dodge Dart GTS "The Drat" - 340/727 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T - Hemi 2016 Dodge Durango Limited - 3.6

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: GTSDart340] #1741095 01/29/15 10:28 AM 01/29/15 10:28 AM
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mopar_man master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,664 Newfoundland	The trouble opening your trunk will depend on what is wrong. If the trouble is the key/tumbler assembly , drilling it will get it open . if the lever connecting the key assembly to the trunk latch is broken or not connected, drilling the tumblers ain't going to help. But of course , it's your best bet right now. However the first thing I would do is get a new key made and see what happens then .

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: mopar_man] #1741096 01/29/15 12:27 PM 01/29/15 12:27 PM
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jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	Thanks for all the great suggestions. I'm going to try squirting some fine graphite lubricant in it (I have some from lubing up my kids derby car)and if that don't work I'm going get a new key made. Then I'll try the other things you guys mentioned. Last thing to try would be drilling it out. Hope I don't have to go that route. I'll update this thread following each step I take. Thanks again folks. jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741097 01/29/15 01:01 PM 01/29/15 01:01 PM
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jayyohe OP enthusiast J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Export, PA	Just spoke to a local locksmith and they told me to bring the key to them and they will try duplicate the codes and get me an original style key. 15$ Fingers crossed XXXXXXX jayyohe@yahoo.com Export, PA 1971 Dodge Demon - 440/4-Speed

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741098 01/29/15 01:26 PM 01/29/15 01:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,315 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,315 Omaha Ne	If the key thing doesn't work I might suggest a dremel tool vs the drilling. It will be a slower process but more controllable with less chance of damaging the paint or tail panel www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741099 01/29/15 01:27 PM 01/29/15 01:27 PM
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DusterJeff mopar D Joined: May 2009 Posts: 618 Vesper,Wisconsin U.S.A	Did you try squirting some WD-40 in the lock and gently wiggling it with the key afterward?????? Do Something..Lead..Follow..or get the {Beep} out of the way..

Re: Demon trunk lock - Please help [Re: jayyohe] #1741100 01/29/15 04:32 PM 01/29/15 04:32 PM
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Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,522 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	The key should open the door and be used in the ignition, that would be a Pentastar style key. The key that opens the trunk is a round style key. Did you ever use the key that doesn't work in the lock before? The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

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