1999 Oldsmobile Alero
3.4L V6
Warning lights = no
codes = no
GM tech = JK
question = ok so my trunk opened and wouldn't close, so I put the lock
engaged, which wont allow me to access it with the pop trunk button, but
only the key, however my key doesn't fit in the trunk slot. The key
fits in every slot other than the trunk, basically in locked out of my
trunk. Any ideas what could be the problem with this?






JK:
For the key not fitting, the cylinder is probably broken inside. If it was turned a little bit, that
could have bound up the latch not allowing it to close. Now that it is closed, but you have no
way to open it, you will need to get into the truck from the back seat. If you have the rear
seats that have small straps on the seat back, you can lower the seat back  to crawl into the
trunk and release the latch. If your seatback is not the type that folds down, you will need to
remove the seat cushion, then the seat back to get into the truck. I could help you through
that procedure, step by step.
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