steveorchuck Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium. 124,000 miles I went to unlock my car today with the key remote and there was no response. I unlocked it with the key in the door, and the lights didn't turn on. I then went to manually unlock my trunk with the key, but it wouldn't do anything. I then went to check the trunk override button in the glove box, and pressed the button. I then tried to manually unlock the truck again with the key, but still no response. Is the trunk truly not accessible if the car battery is dead, or is there another way in there? What are the odds of the battery holding another charge if it's totally dead? Or should I replace the battery? I bought it used in 7/2013 with 68,000 miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Your key should open the trunk. Replace the battery. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The key location is a little bit hidden http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/leg10keytrunk1.JPG I grabbed this from cars101.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 ... and buy a new battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 if it's on the original battery, it's definitely time for a new one My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveorchuck Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 The key location is a little bit hidden http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/leg10keytrunk1.JPG I grabbed this from cars101.com Thanks, I know the location, but turning the key to the right had no effect and I couldn't turn it left. Key was in all the way too. Your key should open the trunk. Replace the battery. I'll let everyone know what happens tonight once I get back to it. I'm going to try to jump the current battery and then will replace later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Are you sure you are not trying to open it with the valet (grey) key? Because that one won't work, only the black remote keys will work for the trunk. I just went out to my car, with the car locked, and opened the trunk with my key no problem. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveorchuck Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Are you sure you are not trying to open it with the valet (grey) key? Because that one won't work, only the black remote keys will work for the trunk. I just went out to my car, with the car locked, and opened the trunk with my key no problem. Definitely not the grey valet key. I tried both the one I use regularly, and the other key I don't use regularly. Right now, I'm racking my brain trying to figure out how my battery just up and died without warning. I drove it yesterday without any issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium. 124,000 miles I went to unlock my car today with the key remote and there was no response. I unlocked it with the key in the door, and the lights didn't turn on. I then went to manually unlock my trunk with the key, but it wouldn't do anything. I then went to check the trunk override button in the glove box, and pressed the button. I then tried to manually unlock the truck again with the key, but still no response. Is the trunk truly not accessible if the car battery is dead, or is there another way in there? What are the odds of the battery holding another charge if it's totally dead? Or should I replace the battery? I bought it used in 7/2013 with 68,000 miles on it. put it in a charger and then use the keyfob to open trunk. I keep this in my car at all times https://smile.amazon.com/Rockford-RCPPPJS2976DLX-Portable-Power-Source/dp/B00TP11HTS/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1480453579&sr=1-2&keywords=rockford+battery+jump+starter youtube south main auto repair Rockford jump starter for a video on this thing. It works and I used it to jumpstart my dead Acura battery a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sounds like there's really two problems here. The immediate problem of the dead battery, and the less immediate problem of the key not opening the trunk. Both should obviously be possible. put it in a charger and then use the keyfob to open trunk. I keep this in my car at all times https://smile.amazon.com/Rockford-RCPPPJS2976DLX-Portable-Power-Source/dp/B00TP11HTS/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1480453579&sr=1-2&keywords=rockford+battery+jump+starter youtube south main auto repair Rockford jump starter for a video on this thing. It works and I used it to jumpstart my dead Acura battery a few times I'm curious, where in your car do you keep this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I wonder if at some point the trunk lid was replaced and the lock that was keyed to the car was never swapped over to the new trunk. Any accidents on the Carfax? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sounds like there's really two problems here. The immediate problem of the dead battery, and the less immediate problem of the key not opening the trunk. Both should obviously be possible. I'm curious, where in your car do you keep this? in the glove box in it's case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveorchuck Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 I wonder if at some point the trunk lid was replaced and the lock that was keyed to the car was never swapped over to the new trunk. Any accidents on the Carfax? Replaced the battery and she's up and running. I also know what I did to kill the battery - left the map lights on (what a dummy). Anyways, the trunk still won't open with the key. I didn't request a CarFax when I purchased it over three years ago. I live in CO now (purchased in MA), and I highly doubt the Subaru dealer I purchased it from would supply that now and I'm being too cheap to fork over the $40 for right now (I just had a lot of unexpected expenses come up the past few days). I bet you're on to something though. I could have sworn the salesman opened up the trunk with the key when I asked where the keyhole was. Maybe in a few weeks, I'll do buy the CarFax. If there is anything to report, I'll wake this thread back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Could just be that the lock cylinder is dry/stiff from lack of use. Did you try to get some lubricant in the key hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Could just be that the lock cylinder is dry/stiff from lack of use. Did you try to get some lubricant in the key hole? ^^ this and also try to get some lube in the back side of the lock mechanism itself near where the key goes in. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Could fold the rear seats down to get access to the emergency trunk release pull My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Replaced the battery and she's up and running. I also know what I did to kill the battery - left the map lights on (what a dummy). Anyways, the trunk still won't open with the key. I didn't request a CarFax when I purchased it over three years ago. I live in CO now (purchased in MA), and I highly doubt the Subaru dealer I purchased it from would supply that now and I'm being too cheap to fork over the $40 for right now (I just had a lot of unexpected expenses come up the past few days). I bet you're on to something though. I could have sworn the salesman opened up the trunk with the key when I asked where the keyhole was. Maybe in a few weeks, I'll do buy the CarFax. If there is anything to report, I'll wake this thread back up. calling your insurance agent is free and they will be able to tell you of any claims against the car... and it is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Could fold the rear seats down to get access to the emergency trunk release pull In order to unlatch the rear seats from the top of the trunk, you need access to the trunk so you can pull the seat release handles. So I'm not sure that'll work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 In order to unlatch the rear seats from the top of the trunk, you need access to the trunk so you can pull the seat release handles. So I'm not sure that'll work. hmm, I was thinking the release was on top of the rear seats... carry on My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 hmm, I was thinking the release was on top of the rear seats... carry on I had to check your sig to make sure you own a 5th gen, lol...apparently you have never put anything large in the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I'm gonna come down there and put him in it if he doesnt find the 30 minutes it takes to install his Nameless axlebacks. [emoji35] GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I had to check your sig to make sure you own a 5th gen, lol...apparently you have never put anything large in the trunk. Haha I have but it's been a awhile since I now have 2 car seats in the back My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I'm gonna come down there and put him in it if he doesnt find the 30 minutes it takes to install his Nameless axlebacks. [emoji35] Hey now, at least the axelbacks are the only parts I have that need to go on [emoji12] My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Those pesky car seats! I am about 5 months from adding another one...scary times here, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hey now, at least the axelbacks are the only parts I have that need to go on [emoji12] :lol: BURN! Yeah seriously it only took me like 30 min to install them, and then an hour to decide I didn't like them. Another hour to sell them, and then 30 min or so to take them up to the fedex store to box them and send them out...lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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