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I know there have been a few threads sharing ideas on how to route and pull the emergency trunk release as to eliminate the issue of having to drill a hole in the trunk lid however I thought I should start a new one using OEM parts that are used in earlier model years. The part actually comes with both the door lock and the trunk lock keyed alike. Prices at about $230.
I just received them and will document the trunk installation. OEM Emergency lock cylinder kit.
I did it, pretty straightforward job. I made the support plate from a piece of 3/16 mild steel. I also swapped out the door cylinder so that I had matching cylinders/keys, this was a bit of a pain. Turned out great, you’ll be happy with the results.
There's no need for access if the battery is dead unless you have several gallons of ice cream in the trunk. If the battery is dead, there's nothing in the trunk that you would access to remedy that problem.
There's no need for access if the battery is dead unless you have several gallons of ice cream in the trunk. If the battery is dead, there's nothing in the trunk that you would access to remedy that problem.
True. Some have reported an issue with electrical connections in the back, or the actuator. So, installing this (before the latch fails) will allow manual entry to the trunk without drilling the hole called for by the service bulletin.
There's no need for access if the battery is dead unless you have several gallons of ice cream in the trunk. If the battery is dead, there's nothing in the trunk that you would access to remedy that problem.
My understanding is that if the electrical solenoid for the trunk lid fails, for whatever reason, there's no way to open the trunk. A dead battery issue is just one subset of the overall problem.
There's no need for access if the battery is dead unless you have several gallons of ice cream in the trunk. If the battery is dead, there's nothing in the trunk that you would access to remedy that problem.
My understanding is that if the electrical solenoid for the trunk lid fails, for whatever reason, there's no way to open the trunk....forever. Do electrical solenoids fail? My C6 has an electrical solenoid operated vacuum switch to operate the NPP exhaust butterfly valves. I'm on my third electrical solenoid. The original factory solenoid failed, the dealer installed warranty replacement failed, the now operating third one I installed myself.
@ChiTownVetteTech , a Corvette tech, has posted there is a way to get into the trunk without cutting a hole in but didn't say how, perhaps because GM doesn't want it circulated how to break into the trunk.
It is unfortunate that we have to pay for a dumb cost savings idea. Did I say dumb, I should have said stupid.
I am going to try to find a way to make an extension for the cable manual pull, drill a small hole at the bottom of the trunk,
so I can put a pull handle under the car.
I know there have been a few threads sharing ideas on how to route and pull the emergency trunk release as to eliminate the issue of having to drill a hole in the trunk lid however I thought I should start a new one using OEM parts that are used in earlier model years. The part actually comes with both the door lock and the trunk lock keyed alike. Prices at about $230.
I just received them and will document the trunk installation. OEM Emergency lock cylinder kit.
What is the part number to have them both and keyed alike
Please share your part number for the kit. Definitely a mod I have on my list. How tough was it to get to the door key assembly and switch out?
The door was a bit of a pain in the butt, mostly because the latch mechanism is in a small pocket in the B-pillar. I was able to get it out without completely removing the quarter panel.
03-31-2023, 06:10 PM
2023 rear trunk lock cylinder
