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How do you open a Toyota Corolla trunk without a key?

I was out running errands for the day and forgot a package in the trunk of my Toyota Corolla. As I went to my car to get it, I realized that I locked my keys in my car and I can’t open the trunk. Is there any way to open my Toyota Corolla trunk without a key?

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Katherine Duffy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re sorry to hear you’re locked out of your car! This is an annoying experience, but it’s temporary and can be fixed.
The best way to unlock your
Toyota
Corolla trunk is by using the trunk release lever on the lefthand side of the driver’s seat. If you’ve locked yourself out of the cabin as well, call a locksmith or use a slim jim to access your car.
To open a Toyota
Corolla
trunk without a key, you’ll need buy a slim jim, also known as a lock pick, which you can buy from most auto repair shops.
Here’s how to use it to unlock your car:
  • Slide the pick down between your driver’s window and the window trim.
  • Feel around with the pick for a rod.
  • Once you’ve found the rod, use the pick to lift it and the car door should open.
Once you’ve opened your car you can either use your keys or the trunk release lever to open your trunk.
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