entry when the battery is dead

[stalkydog]

Hello Everybody
Came across this little issue this winter, car left in garage, very cold weather, battery died whilst trying to keep the alarm immobiliser alive.
I did get around the problem eventually, but the solution seemed a little crude to say the least.
I do not want anyone to start describing this topic in detail on an open forum, but I would like to know if there is a simple solution to this.
So is there an easy answer, there must be a way around this, any hints. Is there a safe way to tell me what to do?

Cheers
Stalkydog

[pk500]

I leave my boot ajar in the garage so I can pull the door override, i got a big heavy duty diesel battery on mine and use it all year round so hopefully wont ever need to, just remember to shut boot before taking off.

ETA

Sorry for the edit might be considered a bit sensitive with some owners.

Edited by Big Al. on Sunday 20th February 13:03

[stalkydog]

pk 500 and philpott
Thanks for the responses, I had left the boot lid ajar, but some fool probably me had leant on it....DOH. Will try your suggestion pk 500, its a lot more simple than my solution. Though judging by the state of the item I removed to gain access, someone had been there before!

Cheers

Stalkydog

[sgrimshaw]

If you don't have power in your garage, for an Optimate or similar, then you're just going to have to drive the car more regularly

Ain't life a bh ....

[stalkydog]

Sgrimshaw
Er....whats an optimate, some form of charger?

Stalkydog

[Chris99]

Or if you don't have power then a PriorityStart does the job. It disconnects the battery as the voltage drops then automatically reconnects when it senses a change in load. I leave the driver's window open so I can lean in and switch on the sidelights which is enough to reconnect.

[sgrimshaw]

Yes a charger/optimiser.

You leave it connected all the time, mine plugs into cigar lighter. Can be hardwired if preferred/required.

Obviously requires mains power though.

HIGHLY recommended but of kit.

TVRCC can supply, or other sources available, eg:

http://www.gear4bikes.com/acatalog/Battery_Charger...