Re: Peugeot 405 key stuck in boot lock - please help!

Jan 20, 2005 4 Replies

I would say use a very good locksmith!



I did have this once on a Volvo, I had to get into the boot and take the back off the door and remove the lock from the inside but that was an estate (yes I owned a Volvo estate!) BTW - I am 29 - I was 25 when I owned a Volvo....



Andy



I have an L-Reg Peugeot 405. The other day, I needed to access the
> boot and during the normal process of inserting my key, turning and
> pushing the release button, the key stuck in place. The key is
> inserted fully and will not come out. Nor will it turn left or right.
> I can still push the button in, but this doesn't release the catch. >
> Clearly, the rear seats do not fold down, although I have a small
> opening behind the arm rest for very restricted access to the boot. >
> Has anyone had this problem before? What do you recommend to fix it?
> I have tried WD-40 and releasing the key with a paper clip. The RAC
> has tried to release the key, without success.
>
> Ideally I would like a solution that will not do damage to the lock (I
> don't mind damaging the key though as that's easier and cheaper to
> replace). Is there a central control lever that I can use to open the
> boot from inside the car?
>
> If I need to damage the lock, how can I do so with minimum impact (and > repair cost?)
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>

Pah, I owned my first Volvo at 21 :)

Wow... That *IS* geeky...

Can't help missing it though, I'm ashamed to say it, but they are bloody good.

Andy

I suppose some of the "falling pins" are messed up

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it happened to me on a pug-309, luckily, the pin that has fallen out was the one closest to the entrance of the lock so i was able to remove it and got my key back.

-- v.

Hi,

UNLOCK the boot, yeah, the front doors' levers should do the trip. Or the IR remote. OPEN the boot, no way :-/

HTH, G.T snipped-for-privacy@worldonline.fr

205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel :
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