Volvo V70 - 2003 - flat battery
Discussion
There are a number of threads about this issue on the internet but a lot seem to die before being concluded or just contain guesses without any confirmation.
My father owns a 2003 V70 T5 which he has let the battery go flat on. Central locking via the fob doesn't work, driver's door lock serves only to activate the central locking (which isn't working due to a lack of power) and there is no manual lock on the boot.
Does anyone have any suggestions on getting in / charging it? Suggestions online are to break in via the drivers door (wire or something to pull door handle) but I'm unsure if the door will open if it's locked? Or to lift the front of the car, remove some plastic under the engine and jump the engine via the starter.
Both options are a pain due to lack of knowledge or tools, any suggestions? There is plug for a trailer hook up, can the central locking be powered through that?
My father owns a 2003 V70 T5 which he has let the battery go flat on. Central locking via the fob doesn't work, driver's door lock serves only to activate the central locking (which isn't working due to a lack of power) and there is no manual lock on the boot.
Does anyone have any suggestions on getting in / charging it? Suggestions online are to break in via the drivers door (wire or something to pull door handle) but I'm unsure if the door will open if it's locked? Or to lift the front of the car, remove some plastic under the engine and jump the engine via the starter.
Both options are a pain due to lack of knowledge or tools, any suggestions? There is plug for a trailer hook up, can the central locking be powered through that?
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