Is the key slot in the truck lock supposed to be vertical or horizonal in its opening position? Since I bought this 1984 500SL the lock slot is horizonal and I can't get it to turn in any direction. It would open fine but I have locked the car and now the truck won't open. All other locks open and close. I can hear the mechanism making noise there but even with lots of pounding, key insertion and pushing, and cussing it won't open. The lock on my 380 SE moves in both directions and normally is vertical when in the opening position. I have stuff in the trunk that I must get to!
Any thoughts or advice??
Mike