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Title: Car entry problem
Post by: Tony H on 09 April 2017, 12:00:13

Hi all as title I can't get into the car as the battery is flat and although the key turns freely in the lock it is not unlocking. Is there any way to energise the car electrics using an external battery?

TIA
Regards Tony

Title: Re: Car entry problem
Post by: Andy H on 09 April 2017, 12:40:09

Jack the car up high enough to get to the starter terminals and it is (allegedly) possible to get a crocodile clip onto the positive terminal.

Title: Re: Car entry problem
Post by: tunnie on 09 April 2017, 12:44:09

Silly question, even though the door pin may not have lifted, have your tried the handle?

The key should unlock the door  :-\

Title: Re: Car entry problem
Post by: Tony H on 09 April 2017, 14:27:26

Quote from: tunnie on 09 April 2017, 12:44:09

Silly question, even though the door pin may not have lifted, have your tried the handle?

The key should unlock the door  :-\

Yep I have tried the handle. The key seems to travel all the way but does not unlock the car. I have never had the problem that seems quite common i.e the barrel seizing up  :-\

Title: Re: Car entry problem
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2017, 18:55:38

Was it deadlocked?

Title: Re: Car entry problem
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 09 April 2017, 19:00:21

Make sure you really have turned the key fully clockwise against any resistance.  Then try the handles no matter what the knobs are doing or not. ;)

Title: Re: Car entry problem
Post by: robson on 10 April 2017, 17:34:46

used my little 12 volt golf battery connected  to starter motor when battery was flat to get car open