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[Jimbob]

Just noticed, the battery that fell out of the fob, may not have been the same one that was re-fitted, lights look very Dim.

Her-indoors has just gone to get me a new battery, so I'll fit that as a last resort, before smashing things!

If I have to - What's the best way to smash gain access through the window, without getting glass all over my leather....

If you smash it from inside, then all the glass will be outside  

Seriously, maybe loads of parcel tape or similar applied all over the glass, may help keep as much together as possible.

[megaomega123]

Just noticed, the battery that fell out of the fob, may not have been the same one that was re-fitted, lights look very Dim.

Her-indoors has just gone to get me a new battery, so I'll fit that as a last resort, before smashing things!

If I have to - What's the best way to smash gain access through the window, without getting glass all over my leather....

Not sure of your model but my fob takes 2 batteries. Oh, and a piece of tin foil since the copper connection broke.

[Craig_R]

best way not to get glass everywhere is to put a sheet of sticky plastic on the windon you want to break or good gaffa tape

Craig

[JamesV6CDX]

Ok, it's window smashing time. Coathanger failed miserably. I can't get a new key from VX, as my V5 (and my wallet!) are in the car.

I have spare windows in my breaker, but I can't access them until the weekend.

I need to be able to secure (as best I can) the gap, AND move the car - which I won't be able to do if it's a front one.

Considering breaking a rear one, not front, on that basis.

My alarm allows loads of time before it goes off, so hopefully I'll be able to either pull the door button open, or if needsbe clamber through and get the key in the ignition.

I really don't need this

[JamesV6CDX]

Not surprisingly, many people have walked past and looked the other way, while I had the coathanger down in the door!!!!

Could easily be nicking it..

[Marks DTM Calib]

Drill the boot lock.....its not deadlocked as there is no plunger to pull up on it.

Dont break a window, the non moveable ones are bonded in and a right pain in the arse to fix....the moveable ones arnt much easier either.

[JamesV6CDX]

Drill the boot lock.....its not deadlocked as there is no plunger to pull up on it.

Dont break a window, the non moveable ones are bonded in and a right pain in the arse to fix....the moveable ones arnt much easier either.

Ok mate, tell me how. Just get a drill bit on the bit the key goes in and drill hard?

What size bit... any more detailed instructions?

[JamesV6CDX]

Can the seats be dropped from inside the boot? No way will I climb through that centre hatch!

[Auto Addict]

Can the seats be dropped from inside the boot? No way will I climb through that centre hatch!

Where's tunnie when you need him.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Well I can fit through the ski hatch so I am sure you can!

In reality, the seat release buttons are actualy reachable through the ski hatch anyway.

[JamesV6CDX]

Well I can fit through the ski hatch so I am sure you can!

In reality, the seat release buttons are actualy reachable through the ski hatch anyway.

You're the boss - where do I drill.... on the metal silver key entry bit? What size bit etc... will it just pop open when Ive drilled enough?

[tunnie]

and after the success of yesterday too, sorry to hear this James. Not sure what to suggest. I am surprised the remote stopped working just because the battery was removed. I should keep its programming, best speak to Jaime on that but just because it fell out, it should be ok to replace and still work.

Only other suggestion as Mark said, drill the boot lock and open the boot, kick down the Ski Hatch and squeeze though.

[tunnie]

Can the seats be dropped from inside the boot? No way will I climb through that centre hatch!

Where's tunnie when you need him.

James is smaller than me, so he should be able to fit though just as well. But if you do need any help, i might be able to help. But it looks like i am away tomorrow, sorry  

[Martin_1962]

I fell over and broke my right foot last night, (linked to my keys going flying) - so I certainly can't get to a breakers... and I'm probably not in a position to be pulling the door apart to replace the window  

Left would have been better

You are in the wars a bit this last week

[Martin_1962]

Just noticed, the battery that fell out of the fob, may not have been the same one that was re-fitted, lights look very Dim.

Her-indoors has just gone to get me a new battery, so I'll fit that as a last resort, before smashing things!

If I have to - What's the best way to smash gain access through the window, without getting glass all over my leather....

Well it is toughened so it will shatter - anything sticky will act as security film.

Thinks a lot, duck tape, drill and hammer - you WILL get glass in the car though but not as much