Help! Can't get in!

[turboslippers]

Had this scenario before where battery has gone totally flat but crucial difference last time was jump leads/connector was OUTSIDE the car i.e got them, plugged in, opened doors etc
If the leads were in the car and there is no power to the doors what is the method to get in? I know there are/were various methods on griffs etc that I have used in the past but if someone could enlighten me via my email [e-mail] it would be much appreciated!

[chris watton]

I had this prob too when I first had my Tam, I thought getting in would be as easy as it was in the Chim,, was it hell!!! I had to take the wheel arch cover off to gain access to the battery (took an hour, very fiddly, but would be better if I had taken the wheel off!) Once you hacve access to the battery and it's terminals, use a battery charger to charge it up for 24 hours, at least, thats twhat I did, no problems since!

[simon@63]

Ben,

You have mail.

[turboslippers]

Simon has kindly mailed with the procedure...Chris, do you want to ask him as well as its easier than spending an hour getting to the battery!

Ben

[chris watton]

turboslippers said:

Simon has kindly mailed with the procedure...Chris, do you want to ask him as well as its easier than spending an hour getting to the battery! Ben

Yes please

You all sorted now?

[madbadger]

Can you mail it to me too, please.

My garage is pretty tight and I'd have a real problem getting to the terminals on the nsf if it went flat.

Ta.

[turboslippers]

Chris, yup ta, car is sat outside house with extension leads trailing from the front door and charger etc wrapped in a bin liner under the it....crude...but effective. I'll risk it over night and then give it a run to work tomorrow.
It wasn't in a massive hurry to turn over with the jump leads attached to an idling 2.6 skyline engine and as I was on my own in a deserted ford car park I had to resort to bodge tactics with the throttle mechanism. With the skyline engine howling away at 5000rpm it started quick enough although security had to come and nose to wonder what on earth was going on...

[jon_t]

Now there's a question I've been meaning to ask for a while too. Any chanec you could drop me a copy of the mail too Simon?

Thanks in advance.

Jon

[chris watton]

Like the pic of your Tam jon-t, it looks as though it's waiting to pounce out of the forest and attack any unsuspecting Panzerwagon!!! lol

[JasperJ]

Simon, would also appreciate this information - sounds like it would be much easier than what Chris went through.. thanks.

[AlexRWD]

I'd appreciate that e-mail as well please

[bowdeeni]

Could I get a copy of the procedure too pls?? I have same problem as madbadger with terminals against the wall - would struggle to access the terminals if the batt went flat.

[simon@63]

I'll send mails this evening, though the 'entry' route I know will only be of use to (lithe )T350 owners.

[Ballistic]

Can you e-mail me the procedure as well please Simon, never know when I might need it in an emergency.

[Mr John]

I know your probably tit'sed off with people asking by now, but can you count me in aswell please.
Just in case.

[jon_t]

Thanks Simon for mailing out the helpful hints - not had a chance to try it yet but hopefully this means that I can at least take refuge in the boot if worse comes to worst! Must remember to leave a few mars bars in there in case of emergencies

Thanks for the comments Chris - glad you like the pic

[Targarama]

Hi - I'd love to know the trick if someone could email me.

Thanks.

[mjc]

Jumping on the bandwaggon I know, but I'd appreciate the info too...

[FAST KAT]

Me too please!

Was locked out last week and had to take the wheelarch liner out to get to the battery.
My garage is pretty tight too --only just managed to get in

[tail slide]

Simon - would also appreciate info if poss! Murphy's law will undoubtedly catch up with me as usual, despite battery conditioner