jaypeedee Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have a 1997 Puma. I left a satnav connected which flattened the battery. Two different key fobs will not open either door or the boot. These keys or the valet key will not open any of the locks manually. Is there any clever trick to open the car? Is there any way to open the bonnet from outside the car? Can I access the bonnet release through the Ford badge position? (Seems unlikely but I have seen this suggested.) Any help would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speccymike Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Found this https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120306151428AAQek7U Sounds possible, but you may need to be double jointed! God luck Mike Sent from my HTC One S using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypeedee Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks very much Mike. I wasn't able to reach the starter supply cable from under the car so I couldn't use this method. In the end I opened the door lock by using brute strength and ignorance on the key until it opened. Now I must get hold of some suitable lubricant to allow the lock to open with more normal pressure on the key. (Opinion seems to be divided on the use of WD40 so I will probably use thin silicone grease.) Thanks again for your interest. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speccymike Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Glad you've got in. Don't use WD40 as it will attack the plastics ( brother in laws an auto electrician, he knows these things) use spray on white grease, such as easy grease by rapide. Cheers Mike Sent from my HTC One S using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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