Open a bonnet from outside?

waxon-waxoff · 18-10-2013 5:53pm #1

I have a 2007 Vivaro i bought second hand but i think i left the interior light on for a day or two as it wont unlock with the key fob. Problem is the key wont turn the driver door lock, i never tried it before since i bought it, and either it was damaged by a thief or its a replacement lock.

Is there any way of opening the bonnet from outside so i can get the jump leads on? Thanks.

Esel · 18-10-2013 7:54pm

Have a look underneath from the front. You might see the cable and be able to reach it to give it a pull.

keithsfleet · 18-10-2013 8:05pm

Attach positive jump leads to the starter motor power lead and the neutral to an engine mount.
Will charge the battery enough to open the doors.

waxon-waxoff · 20-10-2013 2:11pm

Cant get anywhere near the bonnet cable so thats ruled out. I think the starter motor is at the front underneath? Ill try to jack it up and see if i can get near it from underneath but then theres a maze of cables so i dont know if its going to work. Im not too good at this kind of stuff and afraid i might cause damage.
Best thing might be to get an autolocksmith over

keithsfleet · 20-10-2013 3:05pm

Where are you? If you're anywhere near me I'll drop over.

Interslice · 20-10-2013 3:22pm

Sometimes the locks can seize up a bit if they've never been used. Get the wd-40 straw into it and leave it soak for an hour.

Open a bonnet from outside?

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