We have a VT Commodore sitting around the back of the shed. It gets run up everyso often and taken for a spin. Its been months since it was last running and the battery appears to be dead flat. I know this due to thinking it was the battery in the key holder/thingy and changing that out for a new one. But it still did not work. I tried to open the doors manually and although I can see the door locking lever jiggle around some when I turn the key - they don't pop up. I know nothing about these cars. Are you supposed to be able to insert the key into the door and open the door manually by turning the key or do you still have to have a functioning battery also! I can open the boot but not the door because I have tried. Is something wrong with the door! Failing this . is there another way to gain access! Or is there a way to get into/under the bonnet!
budgel,
Aug 26, 10:52am
It may be possible to feed 12V through the boot light if it has one. This has worked for other brand cars.
And follow the advice about turning the key harder in the lock than normal. """" VT Commodore in my case, opens by putting the key in the drivers side door, and turning it clockwise a little harder and further than you'd think it would go. It makes a 'click' when it gets past this point.
NOTE. you wont see the lock knob come up, it will just unlock the door. You can do the same (opposite direction obviously) to lock it back up. """
trader_84,
Aug 26, 11:31am
grangies, thanks man - excellent advice. It worked! It requires a leap of faith though, aye! It feels like you are going to snap the key off in the door lock, haha! But ta.
grangies,
Aug 26, 3:08pm
No worries mate.
Google was my friend lol.
lookoutas,
Aug 26, 5:24pm
And I thought we were going to see a link to a pair of panties!
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