# Rear lid/rear trunk 2010 vw jetta 2.5

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** volkswagen, jetta-sedan\
**Created:** [August 28, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974 "2024-08-28T00:31:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974/1 "2024-08-28T00:31:07Z")

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The jetta has a trunk opener on the driver’s door. With the key you can override and lock it on the door. Which I did, as it probably has never been used before. Now, I cannot push the key in to unlock it so that I can open it from the car. The key fob unlocks it as it always did. VW says the tumbler is broken, replacement $277 for a matching vin lock and at least that much to remove the door panel and install it.  
Any ideas on what I can try to fix it on my own or try first? I should never have tried locking it. Dang!

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974/2 "2024-08-28T01:00:12Z")

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Lubricate the lock with graphite specifically made for locks.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974/3 "2024-08-28T13:10:22Z")

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I recommend this lock lubricant: [https://www.superslickstuff.com/product/houdini-lock-lube/](https://www.superslickstuff.com/product/houdini-lock-lube/)

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974/4 "2024-08-28T13:51:47Z")

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Here’s another option:  
[3-IN-ONE Lock Dry Lube 2.5-oz Clear Premium Lock Lubricant with Attachable Straw in the Hardware Lubricants department at Lowes.com](https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-IN-ONE-3-in-One-2-oz-Lock-Lube/50370408)

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**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974/5 "2024-08-29T01:19:59Z")

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I tried WD40. Lock lube is much better but I didn’t have any. Anyhows, I took a bobby pin and picked the lock! Won’t use that lock any more. Thanks for your feedback.

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**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974/6 "2024-08-29T08:13:51Z")

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> [@Tony57](#):
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> I took a bobby pin and picked the lock! Won’t use that lock any more. Thanks for your feedback.

Broke the lock and gave yourself the solution… 💥 🤦‍♂️