I can’t unlock my car dead battery and key won’t unlock d...


I can’t unlock my car dead battery and key won’t unlock doors to get into the hood Mechanic's Assistant: Did you test the battery with a voltmeter? And have you ever changed one before? I can’t charge my battery because I...

I can’t unlock my car dead battery and key won’t unlock doors to get into the hood Mechanic's Assistant: Did you test the battery with a voltmeter? And have you ever changed one before? I can’t charge my battery because I can’t open the hood Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2008 BMW five series 535i Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your 5 Series yourself? What have you tried so far? Oops minus the \*yourself? Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Got confused sorry

Automotive Expert
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Thank you
Automotive Expert
The blade key should unlock the door when turned in the keyhole. Be sure you use enough force

I tried that but it didn’t work
Automotive Expert
If the mechanical lock has failed then you will need to call roadside assistance to gain entry with a door wedge or similar professional entry tool.

I don’t want to break my key
Automotive Expert
There is no other way inIf the mechanical lock has failed then you will need to call roadside assistance to gain entry with a door wedge or similar professional entry tool.

Can’t we lift up the car and connect the battery charger to the starter?No I do not wish to have a phone call for $26 dollars I paid five dollars and you’re supposed to give me my answerHow about you call me and you pay me $26
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Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. Who am I helping today? I'm glad you've come here to get help. I will do my best to get the answer you are looking for. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. I try to be online at 1-5 pm and 10 pm-5 am every day. You can jump up the front of the car and attempt to use jumper cables or a battery charger on the frame and on the large wire to the starter or alternator from under the [engine](/topics-engine/). Make sure your connections are frim and only touching what is needed on the car before attaching or turning on the power source. This will power your car's battery. Thank you for seeking us for help, I hope I provided what was needed. Press reply if you need to follow up. If you liked my answer please let me know so I can mark your question complete. Moose

Hi I'm trying to open the doors to my 2008 BMW five series 535 I the battery is dead and the key is not opening the trunk or the driver door passenger door does not have a lock on the outside
Automotive Expert
Were you able to try and power the car's battery to allow getting the doors open?

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