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MK3 dead battery and locked out of car

Sunil237
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I've just realised why I dip into this forum so frequently. It is such a welcome relief from Brexit, Corona, & Dominic Cummings... thanks guys... :thumbup:

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    9 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    I've just realised why I dip into this forum so frequently. It is such a welcome relief from Brexit, Corona, & Dominic Cummings... thanks guys... :thumbup:

    Dominic had some car related issues too 😂

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    3 minutes ago, Lenny said:

    Dominic had some car related issues too 😂

    I thought he had some eyesight issues? LOL

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    4 hours ago, StephenFord said:

    I've just realised why I dip into this forum so frequently. It is such a welcome relief from Brexit, Corona, & Dominic Cummings... thanks guys... :thumbup:

    I mean, it was until I read this! :tongue:

     

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    On 1/18/2020 at 11:57 PM, Sunil237 said:

    Hi all,

     

    Possibly have a dead battery, and the car will not unlock with the key

    I called a locksmith and they said they couldn't help

    I'd like to know if there are anyways to gain access to either the internal door handles so it can be opened or to unlatch the bonnet so I can charge the battery and unlock the car

    Could I use an air wedge and hook the interior handle to open?

     

    Cheers

    I also have called locksmith yonkers and they have helped me out in fixing the problem easily.

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