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[jim513]

hello all
    
today is my birthday ..was really looking forward to a good day....sadly i'm locked out of my omega..(think it might have a flat battery)...and central locking is not working......nor is manually using key.....any suggestions would be gratefully recieved....and a pint if your local hehe....HELLLLLLLP!!!!!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Key in the drivers door and force it clockwise.....it will be worrying to do but it will go.

Or get in through the boot.

[jim513]

Thanks will try that.....the boot thing i looked at but being thick when it comes to these things i just looked and thought how the hell do i get in without breaking something.....or is that the only way

[Marks DTM Calib]

What age car....?

[jim513]

oh yeah that would help i spose...(told you i was thick)....its a 98 2.5 v6

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yep, you can get in through the boot, you have to give the ski hatch between the seats a kick (if its a saloon) to open it.

The key in the drivers door lock is the best method....

[jim513]

Thanks mate....will try the key....then the boot.....a big size 10

[jim513]

quick update the key thing worked...thanks......as i suspected had a flat battery.....now i know why.....i turned the ignition off....but it doesnt actually go off.....as i walked off i turned round to see the ignition lights still on....had a play and no joy......i've left the battery disconected....is this wise.

                              desperate Jim...(having a crap birthday)

[Jimbob]

I've had similar on an old cavalier, was the alternator was knackered

[STMO123]

quick update the key thing worked...thanks......as i suspected had a flat battery.....now i know why.....i turned the ignition off....but it doesnt actually go off.....as i walked off i turned round to see the ignition lights still on....had a play and no joy......i've left the battery disconected....is this wise.

                              desperate Jim...(having a crap birthday)

Fully charge the battery, see what happens. A flat battery on a modern(ish) car can cause all manner of faults.

[jim513]

thanks for the advice stmo.....hope to god your right......would hate to have to go back to the coach and horses..(unless it was a pub)

[The Cambelt Kid]

Hi Guys,

I have the same prob.  Im locked out of my other 2000 model and can't get in.  I don't think the boot thing will work as i have a post 2000 model.  For some reason the drivers door lock thing fails too, after a bit of force clockwise it goes click and the nob jerks updated a few mm and then drops back down... (  I've applied quite a lot of pressure c/wise and it does not budge.

Am i doing somthing wrong or do i need to apply more force?  any more and my hand will explode!  

Is there any power connections i can apply the charger to?  I don't have the plastic tray attaced under the car so i can get to a few things... ?

[mikkethealarmguy]

you can stick a live on the starter motor live wire.
or you can jiggle the key left to right as it also works.
ive not tried sticking a live to the starter cable before so be careful.
works on some cars..

[The Cambelt Kid]

For some reason i suddenly opened!  I forced it c/wise as advised and the nob didn't pop up so i gave it a go and it opened!

 
Thanks