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alfatron

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Can't even get in the car!
« on: 12 December 2009, 17:55:00 »

Hello, I googled omega's and found this site. I hope someone can help me.My father in law died recently and I have made the mistake of not starting his car for a while. Although it started ok 5 wks ago I cant even get the car door open now using the remote fob or the 2 kays I have! Is this a main battery problem and how do I get into the car even to open the bonnet and charge the battery? Its an 96 2.5 deisel v6 elite estate. Any ideas folks?
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #1 on: 12 December 2009, 18:12:17 »

Try the key in the door the old fashioned way! :y
No, I'm not taking the P  ;) It'll be stiff, but it should still turn although the button won't pop up as normal.
Failing that, put 12 volts across the termainals at the starter motor and open using the fob!  :y
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #2 on: 12 December 2009, 18:14:46 »

As Andy says, use the key in the door, you might think its going to snap the key but it will open ;)
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #3 on: 12 December 2009, 18:15:19 »

Key will work in lock but will be very stiff, feels like it will break, it won't break, does work  :y
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #4 on: 12 December 2009, 18:47:22 »

Give the lock a squirt of 3-in-1 or plusgas in through the keyhole .. leave to stand for 10 minutes then try ... might help  but it is a stiff turn.

I make a point of giving the mechanism a squirt and opening via the key from deadlocked once a month , after having serious problems with the old Omega....  at least on that one I was able to open the boot and get access via the "ski panel" then push a seatback down and open a rear door ...

On this one .. no chance ... no way into the boot, and even if there was .. an LPG tank in the way !!

So I take no chances and keep the lock as free as possible  :)  :)
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #5 on: 12 December 2009, 19:02:25 »

The boys on here just love this problem, because they all get to give their favourite answer and they know it works every time.
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #6 on: 13 December 2009, 16:57:37 »

Thanks guys, you were all right. Got the car open at last but she's as flat as a pancake! Will go to work on her over the Xmas break.
Thanks again
Alfie
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Re: Can't even get in the car!
« Reply #7 on: 13 December 2009, 18:00:00 »

which method did you use so that we all know
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