Dead Battery Locked out
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From: Leesburg,Florida
St. Jude Donor '05-'09
Dead Battery Locked out
Car dead as a door nail, Can not get in cabin, Used key to get into trunk, but need to get hood open to put back on charge system. What do I need to do? 2009 Automatic.
Last edited by Lawrence; Apr 25, 2020 at 12:52 PM. Reason: year
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By the way.....read your Owner's Manual. Even if you didn't get one with the car, they are available on-line....just do a Google search.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'09
This is my friends Vette who had to head north early because of this Covid-19 issue. I have shipped it several times over these past few years. Disconnected the charger several days ago went to check it today and here we are. Thanks for the help you are kind to share this info.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn Al
Originally Posted by saplumr
No need to go through that trouble when hatch access is all that’s needed to door then to hood release.
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What if you don't have your access key with you? Like I did in Florida when visiting family. I posted this for other people who don't know anything about the car there driving, you probably didn't even think of that did you? Your a two fob's and the keys kind of guy when you leave the house aren't you?
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From: Auburn Al
Well if you leave the second fob in the car then it doesn't know what to do when you get out . I guess I should bring 4 new tires with and maybe a spare tranny and motor since you don't know what might happen.
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In some instances such as yours it's probably best to forget the simple things in life and take only one FOB. In case you do the unthinkable, no worries. All needed is to somehow make your way to auto parts store, buy low pro jack, jack stands and booster pack. Problem easily solved. Makes no sense to take that extra FOB....who needs it.
