03 nissan micra

Conor1983

hi, the battery went dead in my 03 micra because lights were left on and now the fob wont open the doors and the 2 keys i have wont turn the lock in the passenger door, anyone have similar experience?

colm_mcm

Try a bit of oil on the key. Keyhole probably never used

Conor1983

Thanks, but i tried that already and left it for a few hours, made no difference.

colm_mcm

I'd be gently and quickly turning the key in either direction till it catches. Also try the key both ways in if you know what I mean.

There's always the chance that the key/lock isn't the original and they don't match.

Atlantic Dawn

Does it have double locking? You press the key fob twice and it double locks, if this has happened you may need to get power to the car to disable it. Did you try the lock on the boot?

colm_mcm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Does it have double locking? You press the key fob twice and it double locks, if this has happened you may need to get power to the car to disable it. Did you try the lock on the boot?

The only keyhole is on the passenger door (renault influence again!)
They don't have double locking, and if they had the key would override it.

GanAnim

Did you try turning the key anti-clockwise? Mine is an 02 Micra (old shaped Micra) and mine opens by turning it anti-clockwise. Sorry if this is of no help.

Conor1983

Ya i've tried all of the above and nothing works, maybe the door or ignition was replaced sometime.

colm_mcm

You'll probably have breakdown cover with your insurance and they can get into the car for you.

I would say though, that I think you should absolutely eliminate the possibility that you're just not getting the key thing right.