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Dead battery \ lock stuck

2.7K views 6 replies 4 participants last post by  hyphon12  
#1 ·
More aggro :jump:

Battery went flat last week, RAC would've changed it there n then but the ******* bolt got stuck in the battery tray so tried to drill it out this week instead.

Got 1/2 way and drill went flat, had to leave me dad with it for a bit as I had to go out. Turns out he left the battery disconnected and locked the door with the key. Guess what, now the keys doesn't open the door and there's no way to get into the bonnet to power up and unlock with the fob :thumbsdo:

Any ideas how to get the bonnet open or just get into the bloody car?! Great idea for security removing the passenger lock... stupid idea when your only lock packs up and even the boot as no lock either!!!
 
#7 · (Edited)
Just a door handle surround with no cutout for a lock basically.

Air puff bag and a couple of plastic wedges is enough to open the door (plus the usual fishing wire!)
All ZRs are like that.

Don't understand why it wouldn't unlock though.

If it were me I'd of tried and gotten underneath and hook a booster pack to the alternator lead and body earth and quickly unlock it then disconnect the booster pack.