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Old 11-24-2013, 04:20 PM
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Default HELP! Disconnected the battery and key won't open the boot

I had to disconnect the battery and I forgot the key won't turn fully to open up the boot.


I only have one key besides the valet key, which won't turn at all.


When I put in the master key and turn to the right, it stops at the point of where it would actually open, any suggestions? I have tried tapping the top of the boot like suggested
 
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Old 11-24-2013, 04:29 PM
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Is this what I need to do? Do I just connect a + and - cable on different sides of jumper cables or do I use another car that is running to do this?


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Under the hood, connect the battery (+) to the to the bolt under the rubber cover at the fusebox, and (-) to the chassis, as shown below with a set of jumper cables. Take care not to short the cable. Then open the trunk using the button. DO NOT START THE CAR THIS WAY.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...Rengine40c.jpg

Thanks to Paul Pavlik for this and GGG for the reference above..
 
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That's what you need to do. Always listen to Paul and Graham.
 
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