Hi all, had a battery drain problem for a couple of weeks, and because I haven't used the car at the weekend, the battery is completely flat. The doors have electronic opening and won't open. I have tried the boot lid and this won't open either. Any ideas how I can either open the doors or get the bonnet open so I can get the battery charged?
2007-05-20 19:08:50 · 12 answers · asked by MICHAEL W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks all, the problem appears to be the GM/Vauxhall have fitted a deadlock security system that kicks in if the battery is allowed to go completely dead. Crazy thing is that using the key (with the chip in it) also doesn't open the door. I'll keep trying - but I think the brick through the window option is coming sooner rather than later.
2007-05-20 19:31:56 · update #1
break a window and unlock it. just kidding! are the doors on an actuator or something or is it just power locks? if it just the lick and key wont work try calling a locksmith or pick it yourself if you know how. i have never heard of this make and model before so i really cant help much. good luck.
2007-05-20 19:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to spring the bonnet lock with very little damage, then you could charge the battery. NB I thought Vauxhall had a mechanical override so you could always open the drivers door with the key. Otherwise you need to get to something that's always live to connect a charger; Starter motor as suggested, or boot light if you can get the lid open
2007-05-20 20:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK there,
Hold on with the brick....
You can unlock the drivers door with the key even when the battery is flat.
You need to turn it very hard, it will feel like it is going to break but it is designed to do this.It will sound like it is crunching something inside.
Contact a Vauxhall dealer if you are worried.
I had the same problem with a Cavalier......
2007-05-22 02:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 16:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. use a key, if your car doesn't have a key on the door punch whoever designed it. B. jimmy the door open, easy to do, find anyone with a rap sheet. C. break the window.
2007-05-20 19:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your key should work on either the passengers door od boot..if not call a locksmith or if glass is cheaper break one of the smaller windows at the rear...Had same issue with a vauxhall omega and got in via the boot.
Goodluck
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2016-04-15 07:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easygoin has the right idea---run jumper wire from a good battery to the positive cable---the large one---on the starter and another wire to a ground point or metal part of the frame
2007-05-21 01:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can reach the starter motor from under the car...
you can attach jumper leads to the positive lead on the starter.& the negative to the bodywork.....this should give you power to the door locks...
I think this should work..( I havent tried it..& I dont have a car that has electric door locks to try it on)
2007-05-20 19:21:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 06:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋