Problem getting in
Problem getting in
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Lensey

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2,526 posts

312 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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I don't know if anyone can help but my mate can't get in his Cerbera, for some reason the car wouldn't unlock, he then tried the cable and it snapped in his hand. So it appears that the only option is to break a window. Does anyone know of a way to get in without smashing the window?

dean_ratpac

1,582 posts

307 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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speak to dealer is your best bet.

Lensey

Original Poster:

2,526 posts

312 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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He has, they say smash a window

350matt

3,896 posts

308 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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If he can get the boot open then potentially try unplugging and replugging the door control unit, potentially try giving Karl baker a call as it may be alarm based

Matt

jensena

5,671 posts

259 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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No TVR Dealer would say smash a Window, surely, What Dealer was that ?

Edited by jensena on Tuesday 15th August 13:59

Lensey

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2,526 posts

312 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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jensena said:
No TVR Dealer would say smash a Window, surely, What Dealer was that ?

Edited by jensena on Tuesday 15th August 13:59


Yes they did, sorry can't name them, those the rules.

redleicester

6,869 posts

274 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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Might I suggest that your mate never ever ever returns to that dealer..... dear oh dear.

Lensey

Original Poster:

2,526 posts

312 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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Unfortunately all the electrics have packed up and the cable has snapped, maybe smashing the window maybe the only option?

TT Tim

4,168 posts

276 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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erm, without sounding stupid....

...is the battery flat?

Tim

BCA

8,651 posts

286 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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I'd suggest a voo-doo dance before even contemplating smashing the window.

This dealer must be an idiot...

Having had ours smashed (both, by criminals - not TVR dealers, though they arent far off in most cases) I can assure you its a pain to get the replacements sorted and cure the wind noise. Smashing the window seems to easily bugger up the windows alignment to the seals and on one of ours, the door wouldnt even shut properly when it was re-fitted.

I recommend, you ignore the dealer or suggest they try to think a little harder.

RUSSELLM

6,002 posts

276 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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Lensey said:
he then tried the cable and it snapped in his hand. ?


Aaaahhh the old red handle comes off in the hand trick.... that brings back memories.... mine's in a brook, somewhere in Tamworth.

headcase

2,389 posts

246 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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Moderator Note: Original instructions removed for practical security reasons.

Best to speak to dealer as advised.

Kinky

Edited by kinky on Tuesday 15th August 20:53




Edited by headcase on Wednesday 16th August 18:09

byker28i

91,557 posts

246 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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Is it just me thinking this kind of post is a bit iffy.


erm.. me mates got a cerbera like and I'd like to know how to get into it like...

dc53

3,217 posts

249 months

Tuesday 15th August 2006
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byker28i said:
Is it just me thinking this kind of post is a bit iffy.


erm.. me mates got a cerbera like and I'd like to know how to get into it like...

if you had the same problem you'd be the one posting this topic if it wasnt already up.dont take this the wrong way im just trying to prove the point

byker28i

91,557 posts

246 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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True.

If the red handle has come off the cable is there enough of an end to grab with mole grips?

Is the red handle known to fail then?

Lensey

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2,526 posts

312 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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He can't find out if the battery is flat as he can't get into try anything, I did suggest getting into the bonnet and putting the car on charge and seeing what happens, for some reason he thinks its the immobiliser?


byker28i said:
True.

If the red handle has come off the cable is there enough of an end to grab with mole grips?

Is the red handle known to fail then?


I never said the handle had come off the cable, I said the cable snapped and yes it is way too far down to reach, hence my post. He has spoken to the dealer and they have spoken to the factory but they haven't come up with a solution.

Thanks for thinking I'm 'a bit iffy' I've never been called that before I think my history shows I'm pretty safe though

Seasider

12,728 posts

278 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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Lensey said:
Thanks for thinking I'm 'a bit iffy'




Harsh but fair

Lensey

Original Poster:

2,526 posts

312 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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I'm quite proud of that, Iffy Lensey, may change my user name

350matt

3,896 posts

308 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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You can charge the car from the boot if you remove the fusebox you'll find there's a couple of big red thick cables which are permantly live, attach the trickle charger (not a heavy duty one) to one of these and earth some where off the chassis and you're in business.

When the battery was iffy on mine it caused all sorts of problems with getting in, when he gets it sorted tell him to invest in a Ctek or accumate battery conditioner

Matt

Lensey

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2,526 posts

312 months

Wednesday 16th August 2006
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Great finally an option other than smashing the window, thanks for that I'll give him a call now