hatch will not open, tricks anyone? Options

[slvr_celica_GT_8...]

this could be considered interior also i guess but anyways, my cars hatch wont open, the key will not work and the lever in the car wont pop it, i think the cale is snapped/broken so i have no way of opening my cars hatch the key wont turn when i put it in the hatch either, is there anyway i can open my hatch or fix the lever/key slot, or some kinda trick to pop it open some how, thanks hope one of u guys know thanks, kevin

[Starcraftjunkie]

The cable is probably snapped. You'll have to access the lock mechanism from the back seats. The trim will have come off, and there is a chance you'll damage it in the process.. but you gotta get the trim off to get at the cable.

best of luck.

[behindthesmile]

had that problem bef. makesure your using the master key cause theres a safety lock feature in our cars that only the master key can unlock check your lock first if its the key hole looks like this (-) then most likely you safety locked it but if the key hole is like this (l) then the problem is something else

[slvr_celica_GT_8...]

thanks, ill have to look at it i have a system in the hatch so it gunna be tuff trying to pry open the platic in the back and look at that cable

[tomazws]

had that problem bef. makesure your using the master key cause theres a safety lock feature in our cars that only the master key can unlock check your lock first if its the key hole looks like this (-) then most likely you safety locked it but if the key hole is like this (l) then the problem is something else

Our cars have different kinds of keys!?!??!

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

had that problem bef. makesure your using the master key cause theres a safety lock feature in our cars that only the master key can unlock check your lock first if its the key hole looks like this (-) then most likely you safety locked it but if the key hole is like this (l) then the problem is something else

Our cars have different kinds of keys!?!??!

I think 1 key is the master key, 2nd key is the Valet key that will only open doors and turn the ignition on.

[dutchboy]

lift up on the trunk lip while you turn the key. This works for me. The hatch is so heavy that the equipment just can't handle it. Hopefully once I get new struts on there it will pop up by itself!

[CelicaST_CALI]

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