Locked out of Vert, Help!

Driski · 11-27-2016, 01:27 PM

I recently put my convertible up for the winter. I opened the trunk, pulled the Neg. lead from the battery and closed the trunk. I instantly realized I now have no way to get back in the trunk to put the battery terminal back on.

Does anyone know how I can access the trunk? I tried pulling the back of the rear seat but on the convertible their seems to be no access.

Any suggestions?

mekirk2 · 11-27-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cryssm

The key fob should have an actual key within it. Remove the plastic cover on the door handle covering the key hole, and you should be able to manually unlock the door.

You can pull the back seat forward a little up at the top and there is a key hole that will open the trunk.

Mark114 · 11-27-2016, 02:53 PM

There are battery posts in the engine bay for jump starting the car if your battery dies. Since you disconnected the battery it should be safe to apply 12V power to these posts and then the door and trunk locks can be activated.

mekirk2 · 11-27-2016, 02:53 PM

There is a key extender in the glove box or the trunk to help give you the leverage you need to turn the key. Looks kindof like a plastic socket.

cryssm · 11-27-2016, 02:58 PM

Sorry, misread the OP (now realize you have access to inside the car, just not the trunk). But, seems as if the key can still assist.

mekirk2 · 11-27-2016, 03:00 PM

I didnt know what that key hole was at first either - my book didnt have the pages that were added about it.

Driski · 11-27-2016, 05:22 PM

Perfect! THANK YOU ALL!

Waiting46 · 11-27-2016, 05:45 PM

The very doesn't have the trunk button on the driver's side door? Or is that not a mechanical release?

mekirk2 · 11-27-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiting46

The very doesn't have the trunk button on the driver's side door? Or is that not a mechanical release?

Button in door is an electrical release that wouldnt work with a dead / disconnected battery. The only way to open it with a dead / disconnected battery is the key slot behind the back seat.

Driski · 11-28-2016, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mekirk2

You can pull the back seat forward a little up at the top and there is a key hole that will open the trunk.

I was in the back seat the day before yesterday and did not even see this. Thanks for taking the time to post this pic. I can take care of it today and finally put the car up for it's long winter nap.

Waiting46 · 11-28-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mekirk2

Button in door is an electrical release that wouldnt work with a dead / disconnected battery. The only way to open it with a dead / disconnected battery is the key slot behind the back seat.

Good to know, it was always such a satisfying button press I just assumed it was mechanical

mekirk2 · 11-28-2016, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driski

I was in the back seat the day before yesterday and did not even see this. Thanks for taking the time to post this pic. I can take care of it today and finally put the car up for it's long winter nap.

Heres where I figured out what it was:

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...458756&page=10

11-27-2016, 01:27 PM	#1
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	Locked out of Vert, Help! I recently put my convertible up for the winter. I opened the trunk, pulled the Neg. lead from the battery and closed the trunk. I instantly realized I now have no way to get back in the trunk to put the battery terminal back on. Does anyone know how I can access the trunk? I tried pulling the back of the rear seat but on the convertible their seems to be no access. Any suggestions? __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

11-27-2016, 02:58 PM	#5
cryssm Drives: Car Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 240	Sorry, misread the OP (now realize you have access to inside the car, just not the trunk). But, seems as if the key can still assist. __________________ the one and only

11-27-2016, 05:22 PM	#7
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	Perfect! THANK YOU ALL! __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

11-27-2016, 02:53 PM	#3
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,759 View My Garage	There are battery posts in the engine bay for jump starting the car if your battery dies. Since you disconnected the battery it should be safe to apply 12V power to these posts and then the door and trunk locks can be activated.

11-27-2016, 02:53 PM	#4
mekirk2 Drives: 2016 2SS Ragtop Garnet Red Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 447	There is a key extender in the glove box or the trunk to help give you the leverage you need to turn the key. Looks kindof like a plastic socket.

11-27-2016, 03:00 PM	#6
mekirk2 Drives: 2016 2SS Ragtop Garnet Red Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 447	I didnt know what that key hole was at first either - my book didnt have the pages that were added about it.

11-27-2016, 05:45 PM	#8
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	The very doesn't have the trunk button on the driver's side door? Or is that not a mechanical release?

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