HELP - Car battery is dead
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Thanks. I am being told that it could take 1 week at the very least to about a month...
Last edited by AM007; 09-08-2020 at 09:58 PM.
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I connect to the battery for jumps because that is where the voltage is supposed to come from. I assume (but could be wrong) that the terminals up front need to go to the truck area since that is where battery and electronic systems are based before going back up the then engine compartment to start the engine. I am trying to reduce voltage drop by connecting to the battery.
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It is easy to connect to the battery once the truck is open. When battery is dead, connecting to the battery will maximize supplemental energy to the car when trying to start it. Is that why it started? I don't know. Maybe there is a problem with my terminals in the hood going to the electrical system but I do get some power to the system when connected because lights came on and I could open the trunk.
I am not worried about damage when connecting to the battery as every car I've ever seen connects to the battery for jumps if battery in the engine bay.
I am just providing my experience, your experience may differ.
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Regarding the key fob missing the back-up metal key, when I bought my 2014 XJ used, it only had one key fob. So, I ordered a second fob through my dealer mistakenly assuming it came with the metal key. The metal key was a separate purchase. So it depends on whether the two fobs that came with your car are the originals, or are replacements for fobs lost by previous owner(s).
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Regarding the key fob missing the back-up metal key, when I bought my 2014 XJ used, it only had one key fob. So, I ordered a second fob through my dealer mistakenly assuming it came with the metal key. The metal key was a separate purchase. So it depends on whether the two fobs that came with your car are the originals, or are replacements for fobs lost by previous owner(s).
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My 17 SVR died while completely locked after unplugging an AIM Solo from the OBD2.
Jaguar road assistance (AAA) wouldn’t unlock. I did a search for a locksmith, he came out and put a pump pillow on passenger side between the two windows. Was able to unlock the car via door handle. All took about 15 seconds after giving him the OK that it might cause damage — no damage occurred, was at sight forward after he started.
Jaguar road assistance (AAA) wouldn’t unlock. I did a search for a locksmith, he came out and put a pump pillow on passenger side between the two windows. Was able to unlock the car via door handle. All took about 15 seconds after giving him the OK that it might cause damage — no damage occurred, was at sight forward after he started.
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My 17 SVR died while completely locked after unplugging an AIM Solo from the OBD2.
Jaguar road assistance (AAA) wouldn’t unlock. I did a search for a locksmith, he came out and put a pump pillow on passenger side between the two windows. Was able to unlock the car via door handle. All took about 15 seconds after giving him the OK that it might cause damage — no damage occurred, was at sight forward after he started.
Jaguar road assistance (AAA) wouldn’t unlock. I did a search for a locksmith, he came out and put a pump pillow on passenger side between the two windows. Was able to unlock the car via door handle. All took about 15 seconds after giving him the OK that it might cause damage — no damage occurred, was at sight forward after he started.
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Ah missed the convertible descriptor. No, mine is a coupe. The damage speculated before we did it was either:
1. Damage to the rubber seal between the two windows.
2. Because no frame between the windows, it would possibly shatter the window.
Neither happened. As mentioned, was a 15-second job once I gave him the thumbs up.
1. Damage to the rubber seal between the two windows.
2. Because no frame between the windows, it would possibly shatter the window.
Neither happened. As mentioned, was a 15-second job once I gave him the thumbs up.
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Ah missed the convertible descriptor. No, mine is a coupe. The damage speculated before we did it was either:
1. Damage to the rubber seal between the two windows.
2. Because no frame between the windows, it would possibly shatter the window.
Neither happened. As mentioned, was a 15-second job once I gave him the thumbs up.
1. Damage to the rubber seal between the two windows.
2. Because no frame between the windows, it would possibly shatter the window.
Neither happened. As mentioned, was a 15-second job once I gave him the thumbs up.
I just now have to patiently wait for someone to cut the key in the UK and then send it over. It can take weeks, months from what I hear. I did order another metal key (figured I should have one for both fobs) and another dealer put it on an “expedited” list, which possibly could bring the key in faster. 🤞🏽
I was hoping the dealer would have some sort of alternative.
my advice to everyone would be to make sure they have the metal emergency keys present in the key fobs, especially if they got a replacement key fob at some point. Keep those batteries charged and maybe doors unlocked if the car is parked in the garage.
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i had a Locksmith come over today (the 2nd one) and they all don’t want to risk trying to open the door.... 😔
I just now have to patiently wait for someone to cut the key in the UK and then send it over. It can take weeks, months from what I hear. I did order another metal key (figured I should have one for both fobs) and another dealer put it on an “expedited” list, which possibly could bring the key in faster. 🤞🏽
I was hoping the dealer would have some sort of alternative.
my advice to everyone would be to make sure they have the metal emergency keys present in the key fobs, especially if they got a replacement key fob at some point. Keep those batteries charged and maybe doors unlocked if the car is parked in the garage.
I just now have to patiently wait for someone to cut the key in the UK and then send it over. It can take weeks, months from what I hear. I did order another metal key (figured I should have one for both fobs) and another dealer put it on an “expedited” list, which possibly could bring the key in faster. 🤞🏽
I was hoping the dealer would have some sort of alternative.
my advice to everyone would be to make sure they have the metal emergency keys present in the key fobs, especially if they got a replacement key fob at some point. Keep those batteries charged and maybe doors unlocked if the car is parked in the garage.
I would have thought that a competent locksmith could pick the emergency lock under the door handle (where the emergency key goes).
Or is that something they are not permitted to do?
Edit - I just had another brainwave - the old fashioned "feed a length of wire with a hook on the end past the window glass, snag the interior door handle and pull it open". I just checked it out on my car (in theory, no wire!) and it sure looks doable to me, especially with a plastic coated (to protect the edge of the window glass) coat hanger unbent to shape. Or will the interior door handle do nothing if the car is locked?
Last edited by OzXFR; 09-12-2020 at 07:44 PM.
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