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How to open boot with no battery connected

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How to open boot with no battery connected

Post by new55 » Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:41 pm

I had to remove my battery to recharge it and then lock the vehicle overnight. I can get back in the car via the key and drivers door but how do I get back in the boot Help needed please ???

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Re: How to open boot with no battery connected

Post by Derek » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:22 pm

Open bonnet put jump leads from spare battery onto terminals under bonnet passenger side and you will get power back

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Re: How to open boot with no battery connected

Post by Alan Gunn » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:23 pm

Jump leads onto the jump point under the bonnet or a booster pask on them.

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Re: How to open boot with no battery connected

Post by DaveRob » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:18 am

I hope the positive battery lead isn't touching the bodywork, or you'll be in trouble!

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Re: How to open boot with no battery connected

Post by lezmtaylor » Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:44 pm

Isn't there a pull cable on the rear trim of the boot lid? check your handbook.
I think there is a post on here somewhere.

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Re: How to open boot with no battery connected

Post by new55 » Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:34 pm

thanks for the replies. connected the battery to the engine bay terminals worked as you said it would thanks again

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