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Locked out of Mondeo - battery dead

  • 05-03-2013 6:13pm
    #1
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭


    My buddy has a 2008 diesel mondeo..hes back from holidays (car hasnt been started in over 3 weeks) and the key itself wont open the door and the alarm keyfob does nothing when the unlock button is pressed.

    We replaced the battery in the keyfob but no difference. Looks like the car battery is dead..but how can he replace it when the car refuses to unlock?

    Inside the car we can see a red flashing 'i' light on the dash. Not sure what exactly it means as his manual is in the car.

    Any ideas? Thanks


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  • #2
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Opening normally with key should open just the door you put the key itself in. flashing light is the immobilizer


  • #3
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    Opening normally with key should open just the door you put the key itself in. flashing light is the immobilizer

    Yeah..tried that..no joy..key goes in but doesnt turn.


  • #4
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,795 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Does the mondeo have key holes in both front doors?


  • #5
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    mickdw wrote: »
    Does the mondeo have key holes in both front doors?

    No..just the drivers side.


  • #6
    flynnlives
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭flynnlives


    can you see the bonnet mechanism thru the front grill?
    you could try and get at the cable for the bonnet lever then


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  • #7
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    do they have the key opening of the bonnet like the mk3 mondeo?
    also try opening the boot with the key


  • #8
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    sean1141 wrote: »
    do they have the key opening of the bonnet like the mk3 mondeo?
    also try opening the boot with the key

    Nope..and the boot has no keyhole either...cheers tho.


  • #9
    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭visual


    Key should open drivers door even with dead battery.

    Here is something you can try with a battery charger or portable boost starter, positive on starter motor large red cable, negative to engine block.

    Then retry your key fob


  • #10
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    visual wrote: »
    Key should open drivers door even with dead battery.

    If it wasn't used even once since 2008, it just might be seized


  • #11
    GTDolanator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭GTDolanator


    Dont the bonnets on all ford open via the key under the ford badge?


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  • #12
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    GTDolanator wrote: »
    Dont the bonnets on all ford open via the key under the ford badge?

    no.

    There may be a hidden keyhole for the boot though,OP...have a look up and sideways aprticularly around the number plate light/boothandhold areas.

    I hesitate to suggest it on a modern car but if you can get access this way you may be able to power the electrics via a booster set and a bulb holder....


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