[HARRISON]

Does anyone know of a "lock kit" which can be purchased for the lid of the Rear Storage Compartment for the 2004 Prius?

Some readers may have owned a 1990 to 1995 Volvo wagon. This wagon had the same type of Rear Storage Compartment as the 2004 Prius. Volvo had installed on each Rear Storage Compartment lid a key lock flush with the surface of the lid. This compartment functioned very much like a small trunk providing a more secure storage, not only out of sight but also under "lock & key". A very welcome feature when leaving the car with a parking lot attendant....

Unfortunately, Toyota has not seen fit to offer a lock for the Rear Storage Compartment.

Does anybody have any suggestions...?

 

[patrickg]

Looks like you are pretty well stuck with a custom lock install, which to get a good craftsman to do a sanitary job could be pretty expensive (compared to better insurance.)

From what I recall looking at that compartment while my wife was asking why shouldn't it have a lock, my first impression was that I didn't see a simple way for me as a DIY guy to do a neat job. Maybe some truly ingenious folks will work it out and share the idea.

Pat

 

[AronRubin]

I would go with something like the following so you only had to drill one hole. I will look at the box again later to see where the hole could be drilled.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/defaul ... EDC=137571

Aron

 

[stevewa]

rear compartment lock

FWIW Volvo deleted the lock in later models (I had a 95 and when we got a 2000 it was no longer there). They also had the cheek to delete the lock cylinder from the passenger door and the wagon hatch. On a car in that price range!

Steve
Portland, OR
2002 Brilliant Blue
34999 miles