2005 dead battery. Locked Out
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2005 dead battery. Locked Out
O.k. I'm sure you guys have heard this before. My 05 has a dead battery and the key to open the rear trunk is in the center console. Anybody have any ideas as to how to get in. I went to the dealer with my Vin to get a key cut, however because I recently moved, my Ca drivers license address does not match the address on my title. Any suggestions. Thanks Ben
Melting Slicks
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O.k. I'm sure you guys have heard this before. My 05 has a dead battery and the key to open the rear trunk is in the center console. Anybody have any ideas as to how to get in. I went to the dealer with my Vin to get a key cut, however because I recently moved, my Ca drivers license address does not match the address on my title. Any suggestions. Thanks Ben
You should be able to convince your knothead dealer you are the owner if you have a bill or some other paperwork showing you lived at the other address. Do you have any old car insurance papers with your old address or utility bills with your name and old address?
A mobile locksmith could open it throught the back, but be prepared to pay $100 or so. They might require you to have paperwork handy that shows you own the car.
Last edited by xs650; Aug 18, 2007 at 06:35 PM.
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Once you get in - get it to the dealer and get it flashed. I had big time dead battery problems. The flash I had done earlier this year fixed everything. Two weeks now and no DBS - car starts right up with plenty of remaining battery power. Good luck. I think GM finally got this fixed.
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