trunk lock won't release
 

So, this is a 98.5 A4 2.8Q, the best car I've ever had, and today I
could not get the push button trunk lock to release the trunk. I had
to put down the seats and get into the truck from the back seat to get
my groceries out. The trunk is not locked, and I also couldn't get
the key into the slot. Has anyone had this problem, and what's the
solution?

We're having severe cold here (23F on a warm day) with snow and lots
of road salt, and I'm sure something got into the lock. It's so cold
here, though, that I'm not sure running the car through a car wash
would help, but I may do that pretty soon anyway, as the car is
definitely due. BTDT and other advice much appreciated.

Re: trunk lock won't release
 

KLS wrote:
> So, this is a 98.5 A4 2.8Q, the best car I've ever had, and today I
> could not get the push button trunk lock to release the trunk. I had
> to put down the seats and get into the truck from the back seat to get
> my groceries out. The trunk is not locked, and I also couldn't get
> the key into the slot. Has anyone had this problem, and what's the
> solution?
>
> We're having severe cold here (23F on a warm day) with snow and lots
> of road salt, and I'm sure something got into the lock. It's so cold
> here, though, that I'm not sure running the car through a car wash
> would help, but I may do that pretty soon anyway, as the car is
> definitely due. BTDT and other advice much appreciated.

Get some Lock DeIcer from your local FLAPS.

That should defrost it and get it working.

Re: trunk lock won't release
 

KLS wrote:
> So, this is a 98.5 A4 2.8Q, the best car I've ever had, and today I
> could not get the push button trunk lock to release the trunk. I had
> to put down the seats and get into the truck from the back seat to get
> my groceries out. The trunk is not locked, and I also couldn't get
> the key into the slot. Has anyone had this problem, and what's the
> solution?
>
> We're having severe cold here (23F on a warm day) with snow and lots
> of road salt, and I'm sure something got into the lock. It's so cold
> here, though, that I'm not sure running the car through a car wash
> would help, but I may do that pretty soon anyway, as the car is
> definitely due. BTDT and other advice much appreciated.

Get some Lock DeIcer from your local FLAPS.

That should defrost it and get it working.

Re: trunk lock won't release
 

KLS wrote:
> So, this is a 98.5 A4 2.8Q, the best car I've ever had, and today I
> could not get the push button trunk lock to release the trunk. I had
> to put down the seats and get into the truck from the back seat to get
> my groceries out. The trunk is not locked, and I also couldn't get
> the key into the slot. Has anyone had this problem, and what's the
> solution?
>
> We're having severe cold here (23F on a warm day) with snow and lots
> of road salt, and I'm sure something got into the lock. It's so cold
> here, though, that I'm not sure running the car through a car wash
> would help, but I may do that pretty soon anyway, as the car is
> definitely due. BTDT and other advice much appreciated.

Get some Lock DeIcer from your local FLAPS.

That should defrost it and get it working.

Re: trunk lock won't release
 

KLS wrote:
> So, this is a 98.5 A4 2.8Q, the best car I've ever had, and today I
> could not get the push button trunk lock to release the trunk. I had
> to put down the seats and get into the truck from the back seat to get
> my groceries out. The trunk is not locked, and I also couldn't get
> the key into the slot. Has anyone had this problem, and what's the
> solution?
>
> We're having severe cold here (23F on a warm day) with snow and lots
> of road salt, and I'm sure something got into the lock. It's so cold
> here, though, that I'm not sure running the car through a car wash
> would help, but I may do that pretty soon anyway, as the car is
> definitely due. BTDT and other advice much appreciated.

Get some Lock DeIcer from your local FLAPS.

That should defrost it and get it working.