AboutRoland Finston Expertise I take questions about domestic Chrysler-product front wheel drive cars and minivans for the years 1982-2000 based upon my experience and shop manuals. I don't have detailed information (e.g. manuals) nor expertise for Jeeps, trucks, SUV's, import vehicles, or for years more recent than 2000 (except Sebring/Stratus I have '03).
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Experience I have been a do-it-yourself auto hobbyist for 5 decades, and most recently have been concentrating on the various Chrysler Corporation domestic front wheel drive cars and vans. I have shop manuals and wiring diagrams for many models for the years '83-'00, as well as rear wheel drive cars for the early 80's. I enjoy analyzing problems that other Chrysler enthusiasts are having and sharing my information.
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Expert: Roland Finston Date: 6/22/2008 Subject: trunk lock: Lebaron convert.
Question my trunk lock is frozen and I can't turn it. The remote release is also broken. How can I best break into this trunk? 1992 LeBaron convertible...
Answer Hi Mike,
While I don't have experience with that Lebaron body (convert, while I have a coupe) I believe that you may be able to gain access to the trunk from behind the back seat after its removal and then go behind the slingwell area where the top is normally stored. You could join the yahoo auto group called theChryslerlebaronclub and get a definitive answer from one of our members who has convert and has taken it apart. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/thechryslerlebaronclub/
Give that a try before doing anything destructive of the body.
If worse comes to worse you can force the lock cylinder into the trunk from outside, but why do that if not necessary.
Roland
