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How to open central lock?

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Hello.
The car is Renault Espace. During the night the battery has died. The car was closed on central lock and I cannot open the bonnet because it is locked by the central lock.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem ?
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  • Wig
    Wig Posts: 14,139 Forumite
    door/igntion key in the drivers door lock should open it.
  • surely open the door with the key and pop the bonnet?

    if it is on the central locking you could either join some jump leads to the starter motor from underneath

    or rig up a fag lighter to fag lighter trickle charge from another car

    i have done both and you need to be sure you know what yoyu are doing
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    I think these espaces come with the credit card to open and start with no actual key to open the door, i think this might be the problem.
    have no idea how to fix it though.
    ...work permit granted!
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I think these espaces come with the credit card to open and start with no actual key to open the door, i think this might be the problem.
    have no idea how to fix it though.

    There is also a key in the card. In case of emergencies like this.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    ariba10 wrote: »
    There is also a key in the card. In case of emergencies like this.

    ahh right.

    the locks probably seized up as its never been used before!
    ...work permit granted!
  • ahh yes, slide the key out, be careful!
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I think these espaces come with the credit card to open and start with no actual key to open the door, i think this might be the problem.
    have no idea how to fix it though.
    Oh very helpful...

    Just go somewhere and sober up.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ariba10 wrote: »
    There is also a key in the card. In case of emergencies like this.
    Must be very small! They are like a black plastic credit card. Can't see or visualise a key being in that flat piece of plastic somehow.

    Hopefully, for OP's sake, am proved wrong.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    Oh very helpful...

    Just go somewhere and sober up.

    im sober tonight,im on call.
    ...work permit granted!
  • Must be very small! They are like a black plastic credit card. Can't see or visualise a key being in that flat piece of plastic somehow.

    Hopefully, for OP's sake, am proved wrong.

    my mates laguna has one, its about 7mm thick
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