Boosting the battery
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Battery is in the trunk (boot). It is dead. The doors as well as the trunk has an electronic locking system that needs the battery to function. So I'm stuck, can't open the trunk without battery power and can't boost the battery without opening the trunk. Any workarounds?
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The key turns freely but the latch can't be moved. I know its not sticking because up until yesterday it was working fine. Then I used the remote to lock the car and all doors and the trunk locked. The doors will open with a key, but not the trunk. The battery is so dead that the remote won't even lock or unlock the doors anymore.
I will look to see if I can find the bulkhead terminal.
I will look to see if I can find the bulkhead terminal.
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Greg in France (03-12-2018)
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The key is a bit weird, I think it has to be in the middle of the travel to be unlocked. Mine has the newer style key, so might be a bit different, but it's not all the way left or right, those are both locked positions.
I store mine for the winter with no battery in it, and I can easily open it with the key. On a 94 anyway no power is needed. If you have it, read the owners manual carefully to get the key in the correct position and it should open.
I store mine for the winter with no battery in it, and I can easily open it with the key. On a 94 anyway no power is needed. If you have it, read the owners manual carefully to get the key in the correct position and it should open.
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I'm not certain. Seems to vary by model.
If not, turn the ignition key. However, in my experience, all the other accessories will try to come on when the charge is received and the battery won't be charged. So, simple solution: turn off what you can (like radio), then pull the other fuses as needed.
Padre
If not, turn the ignition key. However, in my experience, all the other accessories will try to come on when the charge is received and the battery won't be charged. So, simple solution: turn off what you can (like radio), then pull the other fuses as needed.
Padre
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The linkages are pretty simply on these cars. If you call a "pop-a-lock" type person, they should be able to get the car open.
Idk about the newer models, but if you have long-reach pliers, you can unscrew the mirrors from older models and pretty easily actuate the linkage at the door handle.
Idk about the newer models, but if you have long-reach pliers, you can unscrew the mirrors from older models and pretty easily actuate the linkage at the door handle.
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