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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I have noticed on some C3's that there is a lock in the rear of the car, like a lock for the trunk...but there is no trunk.

Am I crazy, , well I am but thats besides the point. If its a stupid question then don't be shy, tell me, I can take it.

I've seen it before and keep forgetting to ask. I just saw the pic below while surfing and watching the Saints beating up on the Yardbirds, (Eagles),he,he. My car has the rack and no lock, from what I remember.

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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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This would be for the factory alarm on the car. Later on it was moved to the front drivers side fender and then into the drivers door lock.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks, now that little mystery is solved.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Thanks, now that little mystery is solved.
Glad to be of some help.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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it's for the emergency trunk monkey located in the storage compartment....since there's no trunk


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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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I was told that if you have a problem with the car, you just turn the key clockwise in the lock and the problem would be gone. Man I wish I had the key to the lock
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by onaqwst
it's for the emergency trunk monkey located in the storage compartment....since there's no trunk


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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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Don't feel bad. It wasn't until AFTER I'd baught my '72 that I realized I didn't know what the keyhole was for. Had to ask the forum
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If you stick the key in and turn it, it lets the spare tire down. lol


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Depending on how thr car was optioned either standard alarm or external release if you chose the Trunk Monkey upgrade. See link for details
www.trunkmonkeyad.com/index.htm
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you guys crack me up.
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wow, there really is a trunk monkey,
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