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mediaman

New Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #1

Hi
I have a 2001 freelander. The boot box, i put some stuff in and locked ages ago. I went to go in the other day and its locked solid, the key wont turn.
I didnt want to snap the key. I tried WD40, kneeling on it etc. But still solid. I know its the twisting arms underneath.
Any suggestions how i get in. Im not too bothered about damaging the lock, i just want to open it as thats where my jack and tyre nut is. I dont want a machanic to snap my key.
Suggestion? Sensible of course...

 

Panic Over

Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #2

Maybe try prying it open. It locks on two points but I don't think the tangs? are too long.

 

Dragonwalker

Well-Known Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #3

mediaman said:

Hi
I have a 2001 freelander. The boot box, i put some stuff in and locked ages ago. I went to go in the other day and its locked solid, the key wont turn.
I didnt want to snap the key. I tried WD40, kneeling on it etc. But still solid. I know its the twisting arms underneath.
Any suggestions how i get in. Im not too bothered about damaging the lock, i just want to open it as thats where my jack and tyre nut is. I dont want a machanic to snap my key.
Suggestion? Sensible of course...

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Do you think it is frozen ?
or another Disney movie

 

Panic Over

Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #4

Dragonwalker said:

Do you think it is frozen ?
or another Disney movie

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Maybe Tangled Actually, frozen sounds like a good idea with all that bloody water in there.

 

Last edited: Jan 27, 2017

NeedleNose

Active Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #5

Kneel down on the front edge where the arms engage? Happens to mine after I put extra sound deadening in.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #6

It doesn't take much to lever it open. The lock engage at the sides. A small crowbar in the corners will have it open in no time.

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #7

Surely a lever in the middle, the curve in the lid will pull the arms out !

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 27, 2017

• #8

freelance said:

Surely a lever in the middle, the curve in the lid will pull the arms out !

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Possibly. Mine broke the catches levering in the corners.

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Jan 28, 2017

• #9

Could the stuff in it be stopping the locking arms moving? Drive forward/reverse then stop quick to move it perhaps

 

saxavordian

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2017

• #10

Use a reasonable size heavy screw driver and a hammer to hit the head. Hopefully the blade will bust the key lock and allow you to turn with the screw driver handle. Or prise open with a heavy screw driver. Mine was already knackered from the plastic rivet area on the metal arm.