Just when I thought things were bound to get worse.... - SV650.org

14-06-06, 06:53 PM

They did.

My car battery is SO dead I can't get the central locking open, to get the bonnet open to get at the battery.

By 'eck...

pegasus · 14-06-06, 06:56 PM

whats wrong with the old fashioned way of putting the key in the hole and turning it

Supervox · 14-06-06, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vltn3

whats wrong with the old fashioned way of putting the key in the hole and turning it

These youngsters don't understand the concept of a mechanical tool to open a door Pete !!

14-06-06, 09:21 PM

*wonders if Ping will ever grace us with her presence again*

Hey Ping, Cheer up. You could write a country song about it

If you need a hand, then I'm sure Mac......

.... NO stop right there Lewis!!!

15-06-06, 08:30 AM

flog the bloody thing and get a piano like I did - only trouble is I get some funny looks on the A12

15-06-06, 09:08 AM

It IS a stick the key in the lock and turn jobby.

But the central locking is all motor powered, running off the battery. No battery, no power to the locking system, nothing happens when u turn the key.

I'd go in thru the boot but the boot lock wore out and stopped working ages ago.

Going to have to try to break in or have a poke round under the car to see if I can get at the bonnet locking mechanism so I can put in a new battery.

15-06-06, 09:26 AM

Have you tried unlocking it - on a Ford that I had, the key still worked, ie unlocked the door, but did not trigger the central locking so it was just the one door that unlocked

Are you with the AA or RAC or anything - they can usually manage to trip the door lock without smashing anything

15-06-06, 09:46 AM

I once saw the AA guy get into a car with so little trouble it was shocking.

pegasus · 15-06-06, 09:46 AM

what car do you have ping?

15-06-06, 09:59 AM

The key is the only way to unlock the car (manually in the lock), it's not a remote activation key fob. It'a the motor controlled lock system that can't unlock without the battery.

It's an M reg fiesta.

14-06-06, 06:53 PM	#1
Ping Guest Posts: n/a	Just when I thought things were bound to get worse.... They did. My car battery is SO dead I can't get the central locking open, to get the bonnet open to get at the battery. By 'eck...

14-06-06, 06:56 PM	#2
pegasus Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,122	whats wrong with the old fashioned way of putting the key in the hole and turning it __________________ tune in, turn on, burn out

15-06-06, 09:46 AM	#9
pegasus Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,122	what car do you have ping? __________________ tune in, turn on, burn out

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14-06-06, 09:21 PM	#4
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	wonders if Ping will ever grace us with her presence again Hey Ping, Cheer up. You could write a country song about it If you need a hand, then I'm sure Mac...... .... NO stop right there Lewis!!!

15-06-06, 08:30 AM	#5
ArtyLady Guest Posts: n/a	flog the bloody thing and get a piano like I did - only trouble is I get some funny looks on the A12

15-06-06, 09:08 AM	#6
Ping Guest Posts: n/a	It IS a stick the key in the lock and turn jobby. But the central locking is all motor powered, running off the battery. No battery, no power to the locking system, nothing happens when u turn the key. I'd go in thru the boot but the boot lock wore out and stopped working ages ago. Going to have to try to break in or have a poke round under the car to see if I can get at the bonnet locking mechanism so I can put in a new battery.

15-06-06, 09:26 AM	#7
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	Have you tried unlocking it - on a Ford that I had, the key still worked, ie unlocked the door, but did not trigger the central locking so it was just the one door that unlocked Are you with the AA or RAC or anything - they can usually manage to trip the door lock without smashing anything

15-06-06, 09:46 AM	#8
thor Guest Posts: n/a	I once saw the AA guy get into a car with so little trouble it was shocking.

15-06-06, 09:59 AM	#10
Ping Guest Posts: n/a	The key is the only way to unlock the car (manually in the lock), it's not a remote activation key fob. It'a the motor controlled lock system that can't unlock without the battery. It's an M reg fiesta.