76 trunk lock

[boseman]

Hi all,

Long time no see. The trunk lock on my 76 2002 taiga is giving me trouble.

When I insert key and turn, it will no longer "pop" the mechanism that releases the trunk lid. I have fidgeted with it but something is not engaging.

The car and lock unit are in great shape. Any ideas?

Thanks

Bose

[Timmer]

My guess is the latch tab broke off. It's the part of the tumbler that makes contact to pop the trunk open.

Tim

[boseman]

I need to get in the trunk. What are my options?

Thanks to all.

Bose

[bnam]

On my 74, I cannot make the lock "pop" by turning the key. Turning the key only locks/unlocks it and then you have the press the button in manually to "pop" the trunk.

Isn't that how it should be?

B

[calw]

There's only one trunk lock/latch set of parts for all years. See details here http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,368237/highlight,/

[Simeon]

Didn't we go through this a few weeks back?

I think if the tab is broken your only option is to drill the lock (and operate the catch through the hole) or remove a tail light (somehow) or cut a hole in the bulkhead.

Search is your friend

[Napes]

Try sending an email to Tom Jones and give him your year and model and VIN (to verify you've got an '02) and he will probably be willing to send you a solution to your problem.

tjones02@hotmail.com

Bob Napier

[02Les]

A while back I bought a '76 project with a locked trunk and no key.

I removed the licence plate and, where the plate light wires go through the rear panel, I managed to get a long thin screwdriver in there and popped the lock. I found a trunk full of crap!

It took a few goes to get it, but it was a success.