Trunk Lock problem on 190E 2.6

Make sure the lock is in vertical position... relock and unlock to see if pressing the button will open up... if still not, then you need to check if the mechanism is still attached to the lock... between the lock and vacuum actuator.

If you can open the trunk with the key, you can check the linkage and the vacuum actuator. Otherwise, how do you check the vacuum actuator if you cannot even open the trunk? X-rays?

Lock is vertical.

It's difficult to check the rest, since I can't get the trunk open.

Does anyone know how to get it open, short of drilling out the lock?

Stick the key in, do NOT push anything yet, turn key to the left, now push the button in with the key turned to the left. Trunk should open.

When you push 1st and then turn the key to the left, you shear off the plastic linkage. It is available at the dealer and is replaceable. You have to remove the trunk lock to replace it.

button in with the

linkage. It is

to replace it.

Thanks, Karl--that did it--the trunk is open. As far as I can tell, the plastic linkage is just fine. After getting it open, I first cleaned and then lightly lubed the mechanism and the push button with silicone spray and the system works perfectly, every time.

Not sure what the problem was--other than age and dirt.

Carroll

You might have to readjust the rod so it stick out longer to actually unlock your lock...

Thanks, Tiger. It's working now--apparently just needed cleaning and lubrication.