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How to get in with dead battery if key doesn't work?

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Old Aug 5, 2024 | 02:57 PM
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Default How to get in with dead battery if key doesn't work?

Car is dead and the hidden lock in drivers door, which I've used before, isn't working for some reason. I tried WD40 on it, but it didn't help. It's a 2007 four seater if that matters. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Old Aug 5, 2024 | 05:33 PM
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Try a couple more shots of WD40, or 3in1 oil or Marvel Mystery Oil and let it set overnight.
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Old Aug 5, 2024 | 06:58 PM
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Do you have a fridge or no? If no use the key on the trunk to get that open and use a long lever/stick something to reach a handle and get a door open.
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 05:02 AM
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If the wireless-electronic-key battery is dead, it might seem that the car battery is dead. Be sure you rule that out before you do something destructive.
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Nospinzone
Try a couple more shots of WD40, or 3in1 oil or Marvel Mystery Oil and let it set overnight.
I had this happen to me a couple years back. You'll need to soak they keyhole a few times and just wiggle the key every so often to get it to loosen up.
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