Trunk release

[dadam]

My girlfriend owns a 2010 Corolla. She lost her key with the beeper and trunk opener. The trunk latch in the vehicle by the drivers seat isnt working. She only has the valet key now. The valet key doesnt open the trunk. So i cant open the trunk with the valet key, the latch doesnt work and i cant find any type of emergancy release behind the seats. Any suggestions on how to get into the trunk without buying a $400 key?

Cheers

 

[dadam]

Ok i was able to open the the back seats and in turn open the trunk from the inside. The lock is in valet mode and all i have is the valet key, is there a way to put it in regular mode with only the valet?

 

[Doug B]

dadam - I bought my Corolla(2013 S) from Toyota with less than six months use and 11,700 miles. From day one sometimes the trunk lid release wouldn't work. I think it's from not lifting the release lever all the way up. I guessed that maybe the trunk latch was only partially disengaged when this occurred. When it does happen I get out and push down sharply on the trunk lid, and then use the release(on floor in front of driver's seat) to open. It's worked every time.

 

[Doug B]

Of course, the release lever(in addition to the valet key) won't work if it's in the valet mode. You stated that you were able to "turn open the trunk". You did do this by pulling on the glowing emergency release handle ? A thought I have is to open the trunk and lube the lock/latch mechanism. It might take a few minutes, and some movement(without a key) of the mechanism to loosen it. If you're lucky this might do the trick ?

 

[Doug B]

Me again dadam - those that know more than I aren't chiming in - so I'll continue another thought : if your lock/latch mechanism is in valet mode(the trunk keyhole is horizontal) you need to get it in the vertical position. This(as you know) is the only way you'll be able to use the release lever(on the floor). Short of reaching thru the backseat to open the trunk - this is the only way(if all you have is the valet key) to do this(I believe ?). Thus, you might check the cable that connects the release lever to the latch. Peel back the carpet(if so equipped) and make sure that the cable is in the slot(might look like a wrench ?) Even so - it may be that you'll have to seek out those more knowledgable than I am to get it out of the valet mode ?

 

[Paul P]

Me again dadam - those that know more than I aren't chiming in - so I'll continue another thought : if your lock/latch mechanism is in valet mode(the trunk keyhole is horizontal) you need to get it in the vertical position. This(as you know) is the only way you'll be able to use the release lever(on the floor). Short of reaching thru the backseat to open the trunk - this is the only way(if all you have is the valet key) to do this(I believe ?). Thus, you might check the cable that connects the release lever to the latch. Peel back the carpet(if so equipped) and make sure that the cable is in the slot(might look like a wrench ?) Even so - it may be that you'll have to seek out those more knowledgable than I am to get it out of the valet mode ?

Doug B
I just fixed by seat trunk release it was just as you said. Removed the carpet from trunk door. Cable came loose from latch attached the gray part of the cable what looked like a wrench and the ball part of the cable to the latch works fine Thank You there is also videos how to do this

 

[fishycomics]

I just seen the thread: And my thoughts out loud. the seats are locked to fold with the Knob located in the trunk. your Master key is needed, that you do not have at all. you said you lost all keys but the valet. If you got the trunk finally opened. and a $400.00 key is not the option, a Alarm specialist may be the place to go to. or getting the Key fob off of Ebay or a Home depot or lowes.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/for-Toyota-2008-2009-2010-Corolla-Keyless-Entry-Remote-Car-Key-Fob-for-GQ4-29T/401790047038?fits=Year:2010|Model:Corolla|Make:Toyota&_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item5d8c8d933e:g:wisAAOSwThddCa8D&enc=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&checksum=401790047038068d08867b3243a39802cb0cec972d89&enc=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&checksum=401790047038068d08867b3243a39802cb0cec972d89

and head over to a lock specialist that can program your key. that should beat the $400.00 price