Battery charge points on 2003 X350 XJR?
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Battery charge points on 2003 X350 XJR?
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Could use some guidance from the experts on this forum, please...!
I've got a 2003 XJR X350 and I've managed to run the battery down through lack of use. My problem is trying to get the boot open to get the battery out and then to charge it. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a manual boot release, I've tried the drivers (not valet) key in the lock and although it turns, it won't open.
I've read a few other posts on the forums which suggest you can connect a charger to a positive stud in the engine bay and get enough current running round to open the electric boot lock. Unfortunately I can't see a positive stud/cable in the engine bay at all and wondered if someone could perhaps point me to where it is, or suggest an alternative?
Looking at the manual it seems as though there's a MIDI fuse for the radiator fan circuit - could I attach the positive cable to this, and the negative to the chassis?
Thanks for any pointers.
Andy
Could use some guidance from the experts on this forum, please...!
I've got a 2003 XJR X350 and I've managed to run the battery down through lack of use. My problem is trying to get the boot open to get the battery out and then to charge it. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a manual boot release, I've tried the drivers (not valet) key in the lock and although it turns, it won't open.
I've read a few other posts on the forums which suggest you can connect a charger to a positive stud in the engine bay and get enough current running round to open the electric boot lock. Unfortunately I can't see a positive stud/cable in the engine bay at all and wondered if someone could perhaps point me to where it is, or suggest an alternative?
Looking at the manual it seems as though there's a MIDI fuse for the radiator fan circuit - could I attach the positive cable to this, and the negative to the chassis?
Thanks for any pointers.
Andy
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Trunk lock.pdf
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Yep, that's cracked it. It was turning about 80 degrees this afternoon, but with the WD40 it's popped to 90 and the boot's now open. Phew...!
Just for reference, would still be interested to know if there are accessible (i.e. not on the starter motor) positive studs in the engine bay?
Cheers,
A
Just for reference, would still be interested to know if there are accessible (i.e. not on the starter motor) positive studs in the engine bay?
Cheers,
A
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Umm, The three prong plug in the lower right front grill to which you refer is for the block heater. It is part of the optional winter package which all Canadian destined XJ's include. In any event, that plug is not connected to the battery.
To the OP's original question, I believe you can find a positive post at the fuse block under the hood for supplying enough juice to pop the trunk - don't try to start the car this way. As you've learned, it is common for the trunk key tumbler to require a little persuasion from lack of use. WD40 and some wiggling around will usually get working again. And don't use the green valet key.
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Fuse boxes.pdf
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This is the 2004 drivers handbook - not sure where I got it from; probably in the sticky's at the top of this forum
2004 XJ X350 drivers handbook.pdf
2004 XJ X350 drivers handbook.pdf
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