Sedan Trunk Lock Stuck - Toyota Yaris Forums

liseky · 01-12-2013, 07:37 AM

I tried searching this but couldn't come up with anything so here goes!

My trunk won't open if I stick my key into it and try to turn. It does work if I pull the latch from inside the driver's area. I'm using my master key, same one I have always used with no problems until now. Basically, I'll stick the key in vertically and try to turn clockwise, but it won't budge. Every once in a while, or with slight wiggling it will budge and open. I have already used lock lube but that didn't help either.

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

CTScott · 01-12-2013, 07:51 AM

Do you have another key that hasn't been used much? Sometimes the key gets worn enough to make it no longer hit the tumblers correctly.

liseky · 01-12-2013, 08:08 AM

The only other key I have in possession is a copy of my master from Walmart.
I just tried to use it and it definitely works better than my master but is not 100% and is almost impossible to turn counterclockwise to lock the trunk.
Is there anything I can do for a worn key?
Thanks for your quick response!

CTScott · 01-12-2013, 08:31 AM

You can go to a Toyota dealer and they can cut you a key based on your VIN. That way the key will match what the key was like when it was brand new.

liseky · 01-12-2013, 08:52 AM

My master has the keyless lock fob...this will probably be pricey?

Oh well.

Thank you for all your help, CT!

CTScott · 01-12-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liseky

My master has the keyless lock fob...this will probably be pricey?

Oh well.

Thank you for all your help, CT!

The actual key part is removable from the fob, so you should be able to get just the key part redone.

liseky · 01-15-2013, 06:35 PM

Definitely confused. I can't seem to figure out how to separate the key from the fob...
http://i50.tinypic.com/16c5ic9.jpg

CTScott · 01-15-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liseky

Definitely confused. I can't seem to figure out how to separate the key from the fob...
http://i50.tinypic.com/16c5ic9.jpg

The metal key with the plastic frame is purchasable as a separate part from the electronics.

sroberts · 01-15-2013, 09:05 PM

I just bought one and it worked great. The electronics swapped right over and the key cost me $3 to cut.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o05_s00_i00

liseky · 01-15-2013, 09:53 PM

Ah, gotcha. It was my misunderstanding.

I was looking at a thread about programming a new key. I think I just might buy that and have Toyota cut it. That way, I'll just have two! Thanks everyone!

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-16-2013, 02:32 AM

Perhaps needs lubrication?

yarisugi · 01-16-2013, 03:44 AM

that's what she said.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-16-2013, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

that's what she said.

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liseky · 01-16-2013, 02:23 PM

Already tried that. The key itself slips in and slides out pretty easily...

liseky · 01-17-2013, 12:49 AM

Anybody know the part number for the OEM key shell without transponder chip?

bairjo · 02-01-2013, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Perhaps needs lubrication?

Maybe the ribs of key are wore down from to much use and just not affective any longer...

brg88tx · 02-01-2013, 03:45 PM

i bet the key that would not work on the trunk was the valet key. they usually have a slight curve to them. when i bought my car used it only had one key and it was the valet key. they will open doors and start car but will not work on trunk.

liseky · 02-01-2013, 03:48 PM

Nah, I bought my car new. I received the master key with fob and spare keys. The master key has opened the trunk fine for over 6 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brg88tx

i bet the key that would not work on the trunk was the valet key. they usually have a slight curve to them. when i bought my car used it only had one key and it was the valet key. they will open doors and start car but will not work on trunk.

01-12-2013, 07:37 AM	#1
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	Sedan Trunk Lock Stuck I tried searching this but couldn't come up with anything so here goes! My trunk won't open if I stick my key into it and try to turn. It does work if I pull the latch from inside the driver's area. I'm using my master key, same one I have always used with no problems until now. Basically, I'll stick the key in vertically and try to turn clockwise, but it won't budge. Every once in a while, or with slight wiggling it will budge and open. I have already used lock lube but that didn't help either. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

01-12-2013, 07:51 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Do you have another key that hasn't been used much? Sometimes the key gets worn enough to make it no longer hit the tumblers correctly. __________________

01-12-2013, 08:31 AM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	You can go to a Toyota dealer and they can cut you a key based on your VIN. That way the key will match what the key was like when it was brand new. __________________

01-15-2013, 09:05 PM	#9
sroberts View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 300	I just bought one and it worked great. The electronics swapped right over and the key cost me $3 to cut. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o05_s00_i00 __________________ I am not allowed to put anything here because I do not have any ricey mods on my Yaris....

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01-12-2013, 08:08 AM	#3
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	The only other key I have in possession is a copy of my master from Walmart. I just tried to use it and it definitely works better than my master but is not 100% and is almost impossible to turn counterclockwise to lock the trunk. Is there anything I can do for a worn key? Thanks for your quick response!

01-12-2013, 08:52 AM	#5
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	My master has the keyless lock fob...this will probably be pricey? Oh well. Thank you for all your help, CT!

01-15-2013, 06:35 PM	#7
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	Definitely confused. I can't seem to figure out how to separate the key from the fob... http://i50.tinypic.com/16c5ic9.jpg

01-15-2013, 09:53 PM	#10
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	Ah, gotcha. It was my misunderstanding. I was looking at a thread about programming a new key. I think I just might buy that and have Toyota cut it. That way, I'll just have two! Thanks everyone!

01-16-2013, 02:32 AM	#11
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Perhaps needs lubrication?

01-16-2013, 03:44 AM	#12
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	that's what she said.

01-16-2013, 02:23 PM	#14
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	Already tried that. The key itself slips in and slides out pretty easily...

01-17-2013, 12:49 AM	#15
liseky Stoplight ahead! Drives: 2007 Flinty Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 27	Anybody know the part number for the OEM key shell without transponder chip?

02-01-2013, 03:45 PM	#17
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	i bet the key that would not work on the trunk was the valet key. they usually have a slight curve to them. when i bought my car used it only had one key and it was the valet key. they will open doors and start car but will not work on trunk.