Getting in mk2 MR2 boot?

[BlueMR2]

Hi everyone, my uncle has managed to double lock ie deadlock the boot of his MK2 MR2 so it cannot e unlocked from inside the car with the pull tab.

Unfortunately he seems to have done this then left the keys in the boot so both his keys are now deadlocked in the boot.

Toyota can make a new key with the key code, but although it may be written in the service history that is locked in the glovebox. Is there any way to get in the boot without the keys, can a locksmith do this?

I understand if you don't want to post anything like this on an open forum, feel free to email me through the forum if you can help, otherwise stuff is going to need drilling out.

This is slightly awkward as it is due for an mot tomorrow and it runs out the day after that.

[jon-]

If no one helps here try IMOC, I'm sure your "Uncle" will get an answer there

[aka_kerrly]

i'm confused, how do you double lock the keys inside surely you need to close the lock in the normal way then turn the key a extra turn all from outside.

[300bhp/ton]

aka_kerrly said:

i'm confused, how do you double lock the keys inside surely you need to close the lock in the normal way then turn the key a extra turn all from outside.

If the keys are in the boot (why both sets ) is there no trim you can take off from the cab and access the boot area? Even if its with a stick and hook/magnet or something.

[jon-]

300bhp/ton said:

aka_kerrly said:

i'm confused, how do you double lock the keys inside surely you need to close the lock in the normal way then turn the key a extra turn all from outside.

If the keys are in the boot (why both sets ) is there no trim you can take off from the cab and access the boot area? Even if its with a stick and hook/magnet or something.

A MK2 MR2 has a firewall, an engine and another firewall between the cab and the boot... but then you wouldn't have known this as it's not American

To the OP - I've stripped my MK2 out heavily and there's no way of getting into the boot via a magic hole. You could forcefully remove the aerial from the outside, but it would make a mess and you'd still have to get through the boot lining before you got near the keys.

I fear drilling the lock will be the only option.

[MrPickle]

Your not alone, A freind of mine locked her keys in the boot of her Jag XJ.
It was scary how easy it is to get them out. I used a drill and a screw driver.. I shall say no more.
unfortunatley, I fear you'll have to drill the lock out on the Mr2.

[mcflurry]

Shurely a main dealer can make a new key from the VIN or licence plate number?

[300bhp/ton]

jon- said:

300bhp/ton said:

aka_kerrly said:

i'm confused, how do you double lock the keys inside surely you need to close the lock in the normal way then turn the key a extra turn all from outside.

If the keys are in the boot (why both sets ) is there no trim you can take off from the cab and access the boot area? Even if its with a stick and hook/magnet or something.

A MK2 MR2 has a firewall, an engine and another firewall between the cab and the boot... but then you wouldn't have known this as it's not American

To the OP - I've stripped my MK2 out heavily and there's no way of getting into the boot via a magic hole. You could forcefully remove the aerial from the outside, but it would make a mess and you'd still have to get through the boot lining before you got near the keys.

I fear drilling the lock will be the only option.

Ta. I admit I was forgetting the mid engine bit. But was worth a try, both my TR7 and my Roadster (mid/rear engine) have access to the boot from the cab. Good luck to the OP

[mr_fibuli]

I thought this was going to be a thread about carrying an extra passenger in an MR2...

Edited by mr_fibuli on Tuesday 26th October 12:10

[Cost Captain]

mr_fibuli said:

I thought this was going to be a thread about carrying an extra passenger in an MR2...

Edited by mr_fibuli on Tuesday 26th October 12:10

me too, i even hoped there would be diagrams/photos to show the easiest way to fit in those pesky legs and arms

[BlueMR2]

Hi everyone, the main dealer can make keys but they do not keep the key numbers. If my uncle has the key number (i think its in the service history book) then its locked in the glovebox.

I didn't realise that you could deadlock it before shutting the boot but apparently you can. I think he must lock it as soon as he unlocks it and pops it open and has then left them in the boot and i imagine the other one was in his briefcase with work papers, then shut it with no way of opening it.

This scenario never really occurred to me when i owned it as i would only ever deadlock the boot with it shut thus being impossible to lock the keys in without having another set in your hand to unlock it and if you shut it with them in you just pop it from the interior.

I guess he will get the blank i gave him cut now so he has another spare that he doesn't leave in the car. Hopefully the locksmith will be able to get it open.

[acf8181]

Yep, no other way in on an mr2.

Could try seeing if a lock smith can pick the lock maybe (am really clutching at straws now). Is its a common colour, can you pick up a cheap boot lid that'll match, as if so angle grinder?! (bit drastic perhaps)

[BlueMR2]

Its Caribbean blue.

Hopefully (kind of) they will be able to pick the lock with it being an older design.

Its pretty secure otherwise it would seem.

Then get a key or 2 made up incase it happens again.

The spring that holds the boot up has partly popped out so it doesn't hold itself up fully, so its possible it shut itself unintentionally.

[BlueMR2]

After a few attempts the locksmiths managed to get the deadlock off and then open it from the pull cord inside.

[TheRoadWarrior]

300bhp/ton said:

jon- said:

300bhp/ton said:

aka_kerrly said:

i'm confused, how do you double lock the keys inside surely you need to close the lock in the normal way then turn the key a extra turn all from outside.

If the keys are in the boot (why both sets ) is there no trim you can take off from the cab and access the boot area? Even if its with a stick and hook/magnet or something.

A MK2 MR2 has a firewall, an engine and another firewall between the cab and the boot... but then you wouldn't have known this as it's not American

To the OP - I've stripped my MK2 out heavily and there's no way of getting into the boot via a magic hole. You could forcefully remove the aerial from the outside, but it would make a mess and you'd still have to get through the boot lining before you got near the keys.

I fear drilling the lock will be the only option.

Ta. I admit I was forgetting the mid engine bit. But was worth a try, both my TR7 and my Roadster (mid/rear engine) have access to the boot from the cab. Good luck to the OP

Believe me, it is most certainly NOT worth a try!!

There is no way you are getting anything other than a wire from the cabin to the boot on an MR2.

OP, glad to hear you.. I mean 'your uncle' managed to get in the boot finally.