Interstate Trunk lock

[f6pilot]

I have a new trunk lock for my 2000 Interstate but can't figure out how to get the old one out. I have all the screws and bolts on the inside and underneath the trunk out and the taillights are hanging by the wires. Do you have to separate the inner trunk from the outer? And if so, how do I do that? Thanks!

[f6pilot]

Okay, so I realize I removed a bunch of screws and bolts unnecessarily. I found the clip that holds the lock in place and removed it, but the lock still does not come out. Is there something else holding it? I can't see anything.

[old2soon]

       Go to a web site like Partzilla or something and pull up the I/S trunk-1500 C F-and have a close look at the parts fiche for the trunk. Might could find the answer there. RIDE SAFE.

[f6pilot]

That was a good idea, but all it shows is that clip that holds the lock in. I have tapped on it pretty good but it doesn't budge. Maybe just 18 years in one place and now it needs a bigger hammer.

[gordonv]

Service manual.

http://valkyrienorway.com/download.html

go to page 51 ( chapter 2 - page 20 )

[CleoBen]

I have a new trunk lock for my 2000 Interstate but can't figure out how to get the old one out.

Where did you get the replacement lock, and what was wrong with the old one?

CB

[f6pilot]

gordonv - Thanks for the link.  If you look on page 53 / 2-12, it looks like the "Setting Spring" is the only thing holding the lock cylinder in the "lock catch." I don't believe I need to completely remove and disassemble the entire trunk and get the Lock Catch assembly removed just to replace the cylinder. I have removed the Setting Spring and it looks like that should allow the cylinder to come out, but so far, no luck. I thought perhaps it has to be turned to a certain position to allow a tab or something to fit into a groove on the catch before it will come out, but I am looking at the new cylinder and it is just a smooth cylinder all the way around it, no grooves or anything that needs to be lined up with anything else.

CleoBen - I ordered the lock, as well as new saddlebag locks, from westernhonda.com. The locks were getting difficult to open/close; I had to fiddle around with the key for a bit to get them to work. After my right saddlebag lock quit working completely (with my rainsuit locked inside!) and I had to get a locksmith to open it for me (which he did in about 2 seconds), I decided to replace the locks. I don't know why you are asking, but, be aware that Honda changed the "keyway" on the locks at some point. What this means is that the grooves or cuts on the new keys are mirror images of the old and will not fit in the old locks so you can not get a locksmith to re-key them; it is impossible. The trunk lock WAS the same keyway as the old so I was able to get it rekeyed to my original key. The saddlebag locks were the new, mirror image design. I got my locksmith to key them the same so now I have 2 keys to carry, one for the saddle bags and one for everything else. When you are ordering there is only one part number available so no way to tell if you are getting the old or new keyway, and the parts folks don't know anything about it.

[mark81]

Yes you have to separate the inner shell from the outer for clearance to remove the lock

[Jess from VA]

This is one of those things that if I had trouble with, I take apart, then ride over to a locksmith outfit and pay them to finish. 

Course, when they do it in 30 seconds, you smack your forehead.

[f6pilot]

Thanks for all the replies. As mark81 stated, you have to separate the inner and outer shells. I found that out from someone on a Facebook forum earlier, but thanks anyway mark81. Wasn't a bad job after all.

[mark81]

I replied to that post as well

[CleoBen]

CleoBen - I ordered the lock, as well as new saddlebag locks, from westernhonda.com. The locks were getting difficult to open/close; I had to fiddle around with the key for a bit to get them to work. After my right saddlebag lock quit working completely (with my rainsuit locked inside!) and I had to get a locksmith to open it for me (which he did in about 2 seconds), I decided to replace the locks. I don't know why you are asking, but, be aware that Honda changed the "keyway" on the locks at some point. What this means is that the grooves or cuts on the new keys are mirror images of the old and will not fit in the old locks so you can not get a locksmith to re-key them; it is impossible. The trunk lock WAS the same keyway as the old so I was able to get it rekeyed to my original key. The saddlebag locks were the new, mirror image design. I got my locksmith to key them the same so now I have 2 keys to carry, one for the saddle bags and one for everything else. When you are ordering there is only one part number available so no way to tell if you are getting the old or new keyway, and the parts folks don't know anything about it. 

Thank F6Pilot.  The previous owner changed the trunk lock on my new-to-me 2000 I/S.  Not sure where he sourced the replacement, but the OEM ignition & sidebags key does not fit in the trunk cylinder.  Same style cylinder, but the offset is counterclockwise rather than clockwise.  (Think door versus ignition keys in pre-80s Fords).

I'm asking because if there is any chance you still have the gummed up lock you replaced, It may match the offset of my ignition key and I may be able to rekey it.  Perhaps you'd consider selling it?  Just a shot in the dark to try to avoid carrying two different keys around. 

CB