Opening rear hatch without key

82 GT · 09-12-2006, 10:09 AM

Is there anyway to open the hatch from the inside if the key is lost?
I don't want to call a locksmith?

The_Methodist · 09-12-2006, 02:42 PM

If, big if, you can get in the hatch area and drop the plastic from around the latch, you may be able to unbolt it. Other than that, a locksmith it is.

Gearhead999 · 09-12-2006, 04:20 PM

The only way is to do what The Methodist said. Crawl up there and get the trim off and unbolt. Tight quarters, but can be done.

82 GT · 09-12-2006, 10:11 PM

Well...good new and more good news. My interior is all but gutted but I found out another way to get in from OUTSIDE the car.
Apparently, there is a little plate under the lock which can be unbolted and the cylinder replaced.......... or removed and opened with a screwdriver.

Unit 5302 · 09-14-2006, 05:26 PM

Yep. The hatchback Mustang's have a serious inherent design flaw when it comes to theft with that riveted plate. I've seen a number of the plates with a philips head screw rather than the rivet, making it a 30sec operation.

09-12-2006, 10:09 AM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Opening rear hatch without key Is there anyway to open the hatch from the inside if the key is lost? I don't want to call a locksmith? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

09-12-2006, 02:42 PM	#2
The_Methodist Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 20	Re: Opening rear hatch without key If, big if, you can get in the hatch area and drop the plastic from around the latch, you may be able to unbolt it. Other than that, a locksmith it is.

09-12-2006, 04:20 PM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Opening rear hatch without key The only way is to do what The Methodist said. Crawl up there and get the trim off and unbolt. Tight quarters, but can be done. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

09-12-2006, 10:11 PM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Opening rear hatch without key Well...good new and more good news. My interior is all but gutted but I found out another way to get in from OUTSIDE the car. Apparently, there is a little plate under the lock which can be unbolted and the cylinder replaced.......... or removed and opened with a screwdriver. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

09-14-2006, 05:26 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: Opening rear hatch without key Yep. The hatchback Mustang's have a serious inherent design flaw when it comes to theft with that riveted plate. I've seen a number of the plates with a philips head screw rather than the rivet, making it a 30sec operation.

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