Battery dead, no trunk access

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11-21-2015, 03:28 PM

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Battery dead, no trunk access

Wish me well with AAA lol.

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11-21-2015, 03:37 PM

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You should be able to use the key to open the boot. If not open the bonnet and connect a jumper on the battery terminal on the left fender. Do not try to start the car with it but it will power up to open the boot.

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11-21-2015, 07:30 PM

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I am always surprised that very few ppl. seem to know you can use a key to access the trunk .... Perhaps should make a sticky for that

Good luck.

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11-21-2015, 08:45 PM

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Sticky away, this XJ8 is modified lol it's been shaved & de-badged back there.

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11-21-2015, 09:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ericjansen

I am always surprised that very few ppl. seem to know you can use a key to access the trunk .... Perhaps should make a sticky for that

Good luck.

Although the first time I tried, I used the "Valet Key" which did not work of course. lol

Owners manual has lots of handy stuff, including how to get the car in "neutral" with no power.

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