Locked out of 75

BathRover · 21st January 2016, 08:53

Hi all,

firstly I've used these forums a lot to look up fixes etc. and have found it very useful, so thank you all for your knowledge.

Now onto my problem:

I locked my car using the buttons on my key but then it won't let me unlock it, no problem I thought, I'll just stick the key in the door. The key turns each way and springs back but nothing happens, since owning the car I've not had to use the physical key hole and it seems to not be working. Then I tried the boot lock and the key just turns and turns with no resistance.

I've tried resyncing the key by pressing lock then unlock four times with no luck and tried all sorts of combinations (press unlock 10 times, press lock 10 times etc) and the car just won't respond. The light on the key comes on but nothing happens.

I researched possible ways of getting into a locked car and came across the door wedge method on youtube (wedge open the door a bit then use a metal rod to push the unlock button.

I have a few questions:

1) Is there anything else to try first before attempting to steal my own car?

2) Will the interior unlock button even work since the car was locked with the fob?

3) When the alarm goes off will inserting my key and turning on the ignition disable the alarm?

4) If I'm unable to unlock using the method above, what's the best way to smash a window quickly and safely? (centre punch and hammer?)

5) Again, if I smash my way in, will I be able to disable the alarm by inserting my key and turning on the ignition?

I can PM a scan of my licence and V5 to a mod to prove ownership, and will notify neighbors and the local police before attempting to break in.

The car is a 2002 Connoisseur SE CDT
VIN:SARRJZLHC2D243350

Edit: Some extra info

On Tuesday morning the battery ran out on my fob so I replaced it and the car locked and unlocked fine all day until it stopped working in the evening, immediately after driving. It's been quite cold here in Bath, -2C to -4C at night but it's warmer today 4C-6C and it's still not working

chipsceola · 21st January 2016, 08:59

Hold off for the moment, you are unlikely to obtain entry if doors locked with key, the deadlocks are on, somebody will respond shortly.

BathRover · 21st January 2016, 11:06

Anybody have any ideas?

I need the car sorted soon so am going to give it a go this afternoon, could somebody try sitting in their car, locking it with the fob and then unlocking it with the central locking button to see if it's even possible, that would be a great help

john2443 · 21st January 2016, 11:52

Sat in the car, locked it with fob, pressed central unlock button, horn started beeping, it did unlock though.

BathRover · 21st January 2016, 12:01

That's great news, thanks for that!

So if i can bend the door open enough to get a metal rod inside I should be able to unlock the door (setting off the alarm in the process), does putting the key in and switching on the ignition disable the alarm?

Gate Keeper · 21st January 2016, 12:42

Super locking immobilises the interior door handles thereby preventing an intruder from gaining entry by smashing a window and reaching inside the car to operate the door handles

BathRover · 21st January 2016, 12:54

what about the central locking button by the handbrake?

Gate Keeper · 21st January 2016, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by BathRover

what about the central locking button by the handbrake?

The locking switch will not operate the locks if the alarm has been armed (page 9 Drivers Handbook).

BathRover · 21st January 2016, 13:11

what about john 2443s test? that seemed to work, I'm tempted to give it a go, then just smash the window if no luck. If I do smash the window will I be able to disarm the alarm by putting the key in the ignition or will I have to disconnect the battery?

Gate Keeper · 21st January 2016, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by BathRover

what about the central locking button by the handbrake?

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21st January 2016, 08:53	#1
BathRover Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Abingdon Posts: 73 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Locked out of 75 Hi all, firstly I've used these forums a lot to look up fixes etc. and have found it very useful, so thank you all for your knowledge. Now onto my problem: I locked my car using the buttons on my key but then it won't let me unlock it, no problem I thought, I'll just stick the key in the door. The key turns each way and springs back but nothing happens, since owning the car I've not had to use the physical key hole and it seems to not be working. Then I tried the boot lock and the key just turns and turns with no resistance. I've tried resyncing the key by pressing lock then unlock four times with no luck and tried all sorts of combinations (press unlock 10 times, press lock 10 times etc) and the car just won't respond. The light on the key comes on but nothing happens. I researched possible ways of getting into a locked car and came across the door wedge method on youtube (wedge open the door a bit then use a metal rod to push the unlock button. I have a few questions: 1) Is there anything else to try first before attempting to steal my own car? 2) Will the interior unlock button even work since the car was locked with the fob? 3) When the alarm goes off will inserting my key and turning on the ignition disable the alarm? 4) If I'm unable to unlock using the method above, what's the best way to smash a window quickly and safely? (centre punch and hammer?) 5) Again, if I smash my way in, will I be able to disable the alarm by inserting my key and turning on the ignition? I can PM a scan of my licence and V5 to a mod to prove ownership, and will notify neighbors and the local police before attempting to break in. The car is a 2002 Connoisseur SE CDT VIN:SARRJZLHC2D243350 Edit: Some extra info On Tuesday morning the battery ran out on my fob so I replaced it and the car locked and unlocked fine all day until it stopped working in the evening, immediately after driving. It's been quite cold here in Bath, -2C to -4C at night but it's warmer today 4C-6C and it's still not working Last edited by BathRover; 21st January 2016 at 08:59..

21st January 2016, 08:59	#2
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Hold off for the moment, you are unlikely to obtain entry if doors locked with key, the deadlocks are on, somebody will respond shortly. __________________ Chips

21st January 2016, 11:06	#3
BathRover Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Abingdon Posts: 73 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Anybody have any ideas? I need the car sorted soon so am going to give it a go this afternoon, could somebody try sitting in their car, locking it with the fob and then unlocking it with the central locking button to see if it's even possible, that would be a great help

21st January 2016, 11:52	#4
john2443 Avid contributor ZT CDTI / 1951 Healey Tickford Drop Head Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 207 Thanks: 19 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Sat in the car, locked it with fob, pressed central unlock button, horn started beeping, it did unlock though.

21st January 2016, 12:01	#5
BathRover Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Abingdon Posts: 73 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	That's great news, thanks for that! So if i can bend the door open enough to get a metal rod inside I should be able to unlock the door (setting off the alarm in the process), does putting the key in and switching on the ignition disable the alarm?

21st January 2016, 12:42	#6
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,104 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Super locking immobilises the interior door handles thereby preventing an intruder from gaining entry by smashing a window and reaching inside the car to operate the door handles

21st January 2016, 12:54	#7
BathRover Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Abingdon Posts: 73 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	what about the central locking button by the handbrake?

21st January 2016, 13:11	#9
BathRover Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Abingdon Posts: 73 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	what about john 2443s test? that seemed to work, I'm tempted to give it a go, then just smash the window if no luck. If I do smash the window will I be able to disarm the alarm by putting the key in the ignition or will I have to disconnect the battery?