I can't get into my car! Help

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Gizmo-R

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Hi Guys

I've been away for an extended period of time for work (6 months+) and on return my car battery is completely dead.

I've tried opening the door with the key and it wont pop the locks up.

I need to somehow get a trickle charger to the battery which I believe is located underneath the bonnet but can any of you guys suggest how I can get access to bonnet given that I can not get into the cockpit?

Shoot me down as much as you want but I need to prep the car as now it has become my marriage fund! :cry:
 
The manual key should open the lock on the drivers side, it can be stiff to operate.

That should get you in and able to open the bonnet for a booster/charger.

Other than that it's going to be very tricky.
 
Maniac said:
The manual key should open the lock on the drivers side, it can be stiff to operate.

That should get you in and able to open the bonnet for a booster/charger.

Other than that it's going to be very tricky.
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I've tried both keys from both fobs and they have gone in fully and I've turned a full 90degrees both ways and the stub does no pop up. Do I need to turn more?
 
As they get little to no use they (at least mine when I tried it recently) take a bit more pressure than you feel comfortable with.
 
Maniac said:
As they get little to no use they (at least mine when I tried it recently) take a bit more pressure than you feel comfortable with.
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I will attempt this later. I just did not think they require that much turning beyond 90degrees!

Thanks
 
E89_Gaz said:
Your battery is in the boot under the floor, but there is a charging point under the bonnet.
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Is there a way of getting the bonnet open without having to go into the cabin? I suspect not given it would be a security concern
 
Guys

The key worked in the end for me. I had to really turn the key for the lock to pop up

Clearly I need to hit the gym a bit more!
 
You'll need a new battery if it's been that dead fro c6 months. Simply won't hold a decent charge now and will fail at the first ask.
 
cj10jeeper said:
You'll need a new battery if it's been that dead fro c6 months. Simply won't hold a decent charge now and will fail at the first ask.
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You are probably correct.

I am looking on euro car parts for a battery (I was looking for a battery charger to begin with but may as well put the money towards a new battery)

I've been reading that replacing a battery is not straightforward on the Z4 and can cause problems?
 
Gizmo-R said:
cj10jeeper said:
You'll need a new battery if it's been that dead fro c6 months. Simply won't hold a decent charge now and will fail at the first ask.
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You are probably correct.

I am looking on euro car parts for a battery (I was looking for a battery charger to begin with but may as well put the money towards a new battery)

I've been reading that replacing a battery is not straightforward on the Z4 and can cause problems?
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Some cars need to be told its a new battery or it gets charged incorrectly
 
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