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Old 09-13-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by phantoms
With the drivers dorr locked, the trunk will not open regardless of the keyed position. So yes, the vaccum system can affect the trunk lock.
On my '84 300CD, my '84 300D and my wifes '83 300D, regardless of the door lock positions, the key will open the trunk lock.

You have to turn the key to the left into the horizontal position, then turn it a quarter turn further and press the button while holding the key in position. You can feel the latch engage.

When I first bought the '84 300D it wouldn't open at all without the key. But that was becuase the PO's mechanic (who had just fixed the trunk lock) put the vacuum actuator on incorrectly.
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'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.
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