trunk lock won't turn w/ key - 2010 Yaris Sedan

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by TYaris2010

thanks, sounds like a potential plan. I was hoping to just spray something through the entry hole so I didn't have to dissemble it or, worst case, replace w/ a new cylinder with a different key. This car isn't that old, I'm guessing it froze to to not being used.

not sure where the step by step would be located on the site....

I'll see if I can find the DIY. I, too, tried just spraying stuff in an attempt to free it up. It did not work. This is a fairly easy job. The hardest part is removing the plastic inner hatch cover, but with a little patience, not too bad. A new lock cylinder will cost you a lot and you have the inconvenience of two keys.

[TYaris2010]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

I'll see if I can find the DIY. I, too, tried just spraying stuff in an attempt to free it up. It did not work. This is a fairly easy job. The hardest part is removing the plastic inner hatch cover, but with a little patience, not too bad. A new lock cylinder will cost you a lot and you have the inconvenience of two keys.

Thanks.

I pulled the lock- removing that carpet trim to get to it can be iffy....its supposed to 'look nice' so didnt' want to mar it up.

Two 10mm nuts to remove the lock, pull the little c-clip thing to free it from the trunk safety actuator thing.

Sprayed tons of PB Blaster directly into it....it still will not turn. Dunno whats up. Maybe this DID have a different key and dealer I got it used from (someone traded this in) didn't give them the key.

I see OEM ones for $50-60 but yea then trunk has different key.

It is important to have key access as the release lever by the drivers seat....they can fail, then you have no access to the trunk....