Author Topic: Open the trunk without a key? (Read 1135 times)

nymustang · « **on:** May, 18, 2011, 01:27:20 AM »

My new 65 FB did not come with any keys. I need to get into the trunk for cleaning and rear frame repairs. My current plan is to remove the rear seat to gain access to the trunk but once I've done that I'd still like to open and remove the deck lid. Is there a way I can pop the latch from the inside? Thanks everyone.

B67FSTB · « **Reply #1 on:** May, 18, 2011, 03:07:00 AM »

There are vendors that sell the remote trunk release kit for mustangs.
See : http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/body/mufp_0701_ford_mustang_trunk_release/index.html = electrical

Or : http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/1965-66-Remote-Trunk-Release.html = mechanical

But that was NOT the question !!

Sorry Carl

RyanG85 · « **Reply #2 on:** May, 18, 2011, 04:08:28 AM »

From the inside, you can slide off the lock cylinder retaining clip and remove the cylinder. Once that is done, just use a screw driver from the outside through the lock cylinder hole.

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #3 on:** May, 18, 2011, 04:14:22 AM »

Quote from: RyanG85 on May, 18, 2011, 04:08:28 AM

From the inside, you can slide off the lock cylinder retaining clip and remove the cylinder. Once that is done, just use a screw driver from the outside through the lock cylinder hole.

What he said. My trunk as no cylinder and I just use a flat head screw driver to open the trunk.

nymustang · « **Reply #4 on:** May, 18, 2011, 04:26:13 AM »

Thanks folks. Ill have to give that a try this afternoon.

opentrackerSteve · « **Reply #5 on:** May, 18, 2011, 08:20:22 AM »

you could also unbolt the entire trunk lid at the hinges and latch if you have trouble removing the cylinder.....

Fast68back · « **Reply #6 on:** May, 18, 2011, 10:35:56 AM »

You can use a screwdriver from the inside as well and not have to remove anything

mustang656man · « **Reply #7 on:** May, 18, 2011, 02:00:09 PM »

on 65/66 mustangs the trunk lock cylinder and chrome bezel are held on by a large nut-takes something like a 15/16 SOCKET to remove lock asembly so u might try some pliers to turn the trunk lock extension that sticks thru the latch-dont really know as i always remove the 2 -7/16 bolts that hold the latch to the tail-light panel part. however if the trap door is latched isnt the latch on the trunk side? good luck on your endever! wes

nymustang · « **Reply #8 on:** May, 19, 2011, 01:18:01 PM »

So I made a bunch of progress yesterday cleaning out the interior, but I didn't quite open the trunk and the reason why will be in the interior board.... can you stand the excitement?