Not my day, please help.

[Annenas]

My partner recently bought a Porsch Cayenne. I just went to find something in the car and the central locking didn't worked so assumed death battery. Opened the door by key and tried to start the car to make sure there wasn't a central locking fault. Now it won't give me back the key, stuck in ignition... That's not the only problem though, the bonnet release handle was broken already so can't get into the bonnet. We've got only the one key. Can anyone please advise how to get the key out? And if not, is it safe to close the door or will I be locked out? I know the battery is flat but don't understand how it holds the key so worried it might secure the door?
Thanks, Anna

[Geoff997]

In the drivers foot well is located the fuse panel. Remove cover and locate RED plastic block (top right hand corner) and pull out as far as it will go. This will expose jump terminal connection for positive lead. Connect negative jump lead to any earth e.g. door striker plate. This will provide enough power to release the key from ignition.

[boxsey]

Just to cover all bases, I think Geoff forgot to mention that you will need another battery to connect up those leads to produce power to release the key.

[anonymous-user]

Check where you earth the lead on the door as well. The manual should show the position.

The alternative approach is to use a trickle charger via the lighter socket and give it a couple of hours, should get it back to life if you're not in a hurry.

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 9th September 16:07

[boxsey]

BTW did you buy it with a broken bonnet release cable? From what I've just found on Youtube, you don't need to open the bonnet because the battery is located inside for a Cayenne. Here's the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0TCOvisKEA

[Porsche911R]

take the car back it nackered !

odd post imo, why is the owner not posting ?

[Johnniem]

Porsche911R said:

take the car back it nackered !

odd post imo, why is the owner not posting ?

I was thinking that. This post would never have been responded to in the TVR forums when the OP has only 1 post.

[Annenas]

Hi guys, sorry didn't mean to upset anyone, only now got a minute to login and check the answers. Certainly didn't expect answers to come so quickly :-) Thank you!

I'm going to try charge it with the cigarette lighter port shortly and hopefully that will release the key.

Yes, I figured out that the battery was underneath the seat but apparently it is awkward to get to so wanted to get to the charging terminals.

The previous owner promised to sort out the bonnet release, so waiting on him to sort that.

I'm not in a hurry so fingers crossed the charging will release the keys, else I will be trying the other option mentioned above. Again many thanks!

Anna

[More Steam]

Johnniem said:

Porsche911R said:

take the car back it nackered !

odd post imo, why is the owner not posting ?

I was thinking that. This post would never have been responded to in the TVR forums when the OP has only 1 post.

Thats because a dead TVR battery requires you to break into the car using "secret" methods. It's a bit easier when you have a slot on the door to put the key into

[Pope]

Geoff997 said:

In the drivers foot well is located the fuse panel. Remove cover and locate RED plastic block (top right hand corner) and pull out as far as it will go. This will expose jump terminal connection for positive lead. Connect negative jump lead to any earth e.g. door striker plate. This will provide enough power to release the key from ignition.

Right information for 9x7 on sportscars - not for Cayenne

For Cayenne: Open drivers door, remove dash end trim ((pull out using air vent rubber) it needs a good firm pull), inside you should see a a small metal pin. At the ignition switch; on a late car: remove the small cap located at about 10 o clock; on all: press in the exposed or visible button and turn the key anti-clockwise, the key lock will be released.

This also applies to 9x7 - the pin is in the fuse box cover

[FrankCayman]

Johnniem said:

Porsche911R said:

take the car back it nackered !

odd post imo, why is the owner not posting ?

I was thinking that. This post would never have been responded to in the TVR forums when the OP has only 1 post.

Jesus....

[Annenas]

Thank you Pope, I'm not having much luck with the cigarette lighter port. Going to try the ones in the car boot tomorrow and if I haven't got any luck with that going to try your suggestion. Not feeling very confident, could I do damage? I'm an engineer but not confident with electronics.

Cheers, Anna

[Pope]

The 12v sockets will likely have been automatically deactivated as the battery depleted - in an effort to save battery power/extend battery life the feeds are systematically turned off.

The bonnet release is an issue; but you can get to the battery by removing the front passenger seat rear rail trims and unbolting the lower front seat bolts - the seat hinges from the rear to allow battery box access; the rear trims are removed to stop the hinges breaking them.

[Annenas]

Thanks Pope, sounds like getting to the battery will be the best option. Will try this tomorrow.
Cheers, Anna

[NNH]

Johnniem said:

Porsche911R said:

take the car back it nackered !

odd post imo, why is the owner not posting ?

I was thinking that. This post would never have been responded to in the TVR forums when the OP has only 1 post.

Is that because TVR owners are deeply unpleasant people, or because they seriously think that nobody can guess how to break into a GRP-bodied car with shutlines wider than its tyres?

[cayman-black]

NNH said:

Is that because TVR owners are deeply unpleasant people, or because they seriously think that nobody can guess how to break into a GRP-bodied car with shutlines wider than its tyres?

PMSL.

[cd1957]

Hi if u r handy with a screwdriver,the bonnet emergancy release cable is behind front section of wheel arch liner.
Chris

[Fish]

The secret method requires a screwdriver and a bit of time.. far better to use a broom handle on the convertibles!

[Johnniem]

NNH said:

Johnniem said:

Porsche911R said:

take the car back it nackered !

odd post imo, why is the owner not posting ?

I was thinking that. This post would never have been responded to in the TVR forums when the OP has only 1 post.

Is that because TVR owners are deeply unpleasant people, or because they seriously think that nobody can guess how to break into a GRP-bodied car with shutlines wider than its tyres?

Oh dear, I think someone may have been overtaken by a TVR some time in the past and has never really got over it. That happens a lot between Porsches and TVRs. Another poster was quite right. If you are locked out of a TVR Chimaera, there are secret places to go which enable you to get in without a key. This is why it would be an unanswered question from someone brand new to PH. It would be like telling an unknown person how to steal a car. There may be many unpleasant people in the world of TVR but I never met any of them in 7 years of ownership. I'm now on my 2nd Cayman and love every minute of driving it. As much as I did the TVR but in a different way since they are different beasts.

[Annenas]

Annenas said:

I'm not going to get involved in Porsch vs TVR feud lol. Do want to let you guys know I wasn't at any point locked out of my vehicle

Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum, I'm new to this.

Key is still stuck in ignition, didn't get round to do it yesterday. Going to try get to the battery within the next couple of days