We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

How to open central lock?

chokolat2
chokolat2 Posts: 438 Forumite
in Motoring
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 ?
«1

Comments

  • Wig
    Wig Posts: 14,139 Forumite
    door/igntion key in the drivers door lock should open it.
  • hewhoisnotintheknow
    hewhoisnotintheknow Posts: 3,162 Forumite
    Combo Breaker First Anniversary 10 Posts
    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
    First Post First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    goldspanners wrote: »
    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!
  • hewhoisnotintheknow
    hewhoisnotintheknow Posts: 3,162 Forumite
    Combo Breaker First Anniversary 10 Posts
    ahh yes, slide the key out, be careful!
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
    Combo Breaker First Anniversary
    goldspanners wrote: »
    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
    Combo Breaker First Anniversary
    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
    jeannieblue wrote: »
    Oh very helpful...

    Just go somewhere and sober up.

    im sober tonight,im on call.
    ...work permit granted!
  • hewhoisnotintheknow
    hewhoisnotintheknow Posts: 3,162 Forumite
    Combo Breaker First Anniversary 10 Posts
    jeannieblue wrote: »
    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
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 346.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 251.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 451.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 238.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 613.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 174.5K Life & Family
  • 251.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture