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Your cars trunk is designed to securely and safely store groceries, luggage or anything else you might want to put into it. If your trunk is doing its job a little too well--namely, if you cant get inside your trunk--try not to panic. Although there may indeed be a problem with your trunk itself, your first priority should be getting your belongings out of it--and during this process, you may just find the solution to the problem.

Instructions

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Try using multiple methods to open your trunk. For example, most cars have a switch you can pull just inside the car on the drivers side which will "pop" the trunk. If your key isnt working, try pulling this switch--and vice versa. Press the "Trunk" button on your keyless entry device, if you have one.

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Remove your belongings from your trunk if you cannot open the trunk itself. Depending on which kind of car your own, you may be able to pull down your back seat and free your belongings from the locked trunk. Once the trunk is empty, inspect the area around the lock to see if anything is caught on it which could prevent it from opening.

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Call a locksmith if you still cant get your trunk to open. If neither varying the method you use to open the trunk nor inspecting its lock to see if there is any obstruction resolves your problem, there is a mechanical issue with the lock.

The 2002 Volvo S80 features a keyless remote that allows the owner to lock and unlock the vehicle from afar as well as open the trunk. There are situations, however, such as when the battery of the vehicle is dead, in which the keyless remote will not work. In these cases, the owner may access the trunk manually with a key or through the passenger compartment.

Instructions

Using a Key

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Remove the black cover to the right of the handle cover on the trunk of the vehicle. This will reveal a manual lock.

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Insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right to unlock the truck.

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Use the manual to open the trunk.

Accessing the Trunk from Inside

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Reach behind the back seat to access the trunk.

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Pull the release control handle on the inside of the trunk to release the backrest. This may be somewhat difficult as you have to feel around for the control handle.

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Fold the backrest down. You now have access to the trunk. If it is too dark to see inside the trunk, use a flashlight.

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Pull down the florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid. This will open the trunk.