biturbowagon Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 My '05 LGT's battery is dead. It won't operate the door lock. I can't get the driver's door to unlock using the key. It's behaving as if it's the wrong key, even though it should be fine. (I tried all the keys that came with the car.) How do I get into the engine compartment to install a new battery? Worst comes to worst, I guess I'll have to call AAA, but I thought I'd check here first. (Please feel free to move this message, if it belongs somewhere else.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm surprised the key doesn't work. My '06 came with only 1 key. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 sounds like you need a slim jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation/ May be the service manual will have something... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iampetro Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Maybe try spraying lock de-icer or lithium grease into the lock then trying the key again If the key fob is all that's ever been used to open the door the lock may have seized up over 10 years of non use I'd try that first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Maybe try spraying lock de-icer or lithium grease into the lock then trying the key again If the key fob is all that's ever been used to open the door the lock may have seized up over 10 years of non use I'd try that first This. WD40 or graphite spray can be a life saver too. Spray it in and insert and remove the key 10 times. Then try turning it. Try pushing the key in, and then pulling it out about an 1/8th of an inch and wiggle it back and forth slightly while you try to turn the key. I assume you tried the passenger side too? I feel like our cars wouldn't be hard to get into with a slim jim. If all else fails... http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/clarksonhammer_7186.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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