Hi,
Thanks for a great forum, this is my first proper post.
I've been searching for a while, but I can't find find any info that fits my problem exactly, so here goes...
Here's the background/summary of how I got myself into this messy situation:
Yesterday evening I was going to go for a drive, and there was no reaction when pressing the unlock button on my key (combination key/fob).
I tried both keys, nothing, not from the lock button either.
I also tried the the mechanical locks, but they won't turn, and I dont want to overdo it and break the key and/or cylinder.
I replaced both fob batteries recently, and they had been working since then, so no issues there.
Looking again today in daylight, I can see that the overhead light button is pushed in on the drivers side (crap!).
So it seems that when I drove the car last, about a week an half ago, I must have left the driver side overhead light on. This means my battery is probably dead flat I assume.
We had some pretty cold days/nights the last week, so the battery may be completely dead from freezing.
My car has the security system, and I think this is why my keys wont unlock the doors?
Ok, so I started looking into how to open the doors in spite of this, but it looks pretty tricky to go in over the windows without breaking them. There's not much space, and there's a trim panel by the roof that makes the angle almost impossible, at least with a straight tool. Bending the window outwards to get a better angle seems very very risky.
Even if i could get a long rod between the window and roof, I'm not sure if flipping the lock switch by the handle would get me anywhere because of the security system?
So I'm thinking maybe getting the hood open and charging/replacing the battery might be a better idea. Is there any way to do that from the outside?
I had a look in the service manual, but it's hard to tell where the hood release cable actually runs in the engine compartment. (maybe I just haven't found the right diagram)
Any other options?
Maybe poking throught the gap between the door panel and glass to engage a lock lever or something?
Seems very tricky when you can't see what you're poking at...
Failing to pop the hood, I assume the next step would be to call a locksmith tomorrow or on monday. I'd like to avoid that if possible, but maybe it's not as expensive as i fear.
Any advice would be very much appreciated!
Ps. The drivers side door lock seems to have been replaced or has something stuck in it, can't get the key in more than about a centimeter. I've only had the car less than a year, so don't know the history there. If i get a locksmith, ruining that lock is not a big issue since it seems broken anyway.
Best regards
/Andreas
Thanks for a great forum, this is my first proper post.
I've been searching for a while, but I can't find find any info that fits my problem exactly, so here goes...
Here's the background/summary of how I got myself into this messy situation:
Yesterday evening I was going to go for a drive, and there was no reaction when pressing the unlock button on my key (combination key/fob).
I tried both keys, nothing, not from the lock button either.
I also tried the the mechanical locks, but they won't turn, and I dont want to overdo it and break the key and/or cylinder.
I replaced both fob batteries recently, and they had been working since then, so no issues there.
Looking again today in daylight, I can see that the overhead light button is pushed in on the drivers side (crap!).
So it seems that when I drove the car last, about a week an half ago, I must have left the driver side overhead light on. This means my battery is probably dead flat I assume.
We had some pretty cold days/nights the last week, so the battery may be completely dead from freezing.
My car has the security system, and I think this is why my keys wont unlock the doors?
Ok, so I started looking into how to open the doors in spite of this, but it looks pretty tricky to go in over the windows without breaking them. There's not much space, and there's a trim panel by the roof that makes the angle almost impossible, at least with a straight tool. Bending the window outwards to get a better angle seems very very risky.
Even if i could get a long rod between the window and roof, I'm not sure if flipping the lock switch by the handle would get me anywhere because of the security system?
So I'm thinking maybe getting the hood open and charging/replacing the battery might be a better idea. Is there any way to do that from the outside?
I had a look in the service manual, but it's hard to tell where the hood release cable actually runs in the engine compartment. (maybe I just haven't found the right diagram)
Any other options?
Maybe poking throught the gap between the door panel and glass to engage a lock lever or something?
Seems very tricky when you can't see what you're poking at...
Failing to pop the hood, I assume the next step would be to call a locksmith tomorrow or on monday. I'd like to avoid that if possible, but maybe it's not as expensive as i fear.
Any advice would be very much appreciated!
Ps. The drivers side door lock seems to have been replaced or has something stuck in it, can't get the key in more than about a centimeter. I've only had the car less than a year, so don't know the history there. If i get a locksmith, ruining that lock is not a big issue since it seems broken anyway.
Best regards
/Andreas