Flat battery locked out HELP

[markal]

Hi, not used the car for a couple of weeks 98 4.2 started, moved it came back to go out click from starter nowt else i shut the door cos its now raining, first mistake, how do i get in. the bonnet is open battery reading 12.83 volts Help

[Oneball]

As you’ve got access to the battery you can just put some jump leads on it or a booster pack if you’ve got one. There will then be enough power to open the door and start.

[Oneball]

Having said that if your battery is reading 12.8v it might not be the issue.

Might be worth checking the battery is earthed ok.

[markal]

Tried to jump start still nothing voltage now is 10.68v sure its the battery now. what is the secret way to get in as i have a nice warm garage to work in its in gear so cannot push?

Edited by markal on Saturday 28th July 10:16

[ukkid35]

markal said:

Tried to jump start still nothing voltage now is 10.68v sure its the battery now. what is the secret way to get in as i have a nice warm garage to work in its in gear so cannot push?

Edited by markal on Saturday 28th July 10:16

Since you have access to the battery, simply disconnect and reconnect to reset the alarm/immobiliser then gain entry as normal

The system is quite lenient on voltage so even with a compromised battery you will probably still be able to unlock boot and open doors

[markal]

New battery fixed ta for all the help i did try disconnect nothing happend battery was really knackerd.