Uh-oh
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:47 pm
Lets hope it dries up okay and all is well
Cheers Stash, I plan to put the lock into service mode as soon as I get it open, I've done this before when working on the hall sensors.Stash36 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:08 pm If you are in the position with the boot shut, but the rear shell is not locked in place, there may be a way to open the boot.
I've done the pin 12 trick recently, so can help if you end up with that....but try this first.
With another helper, lift up the rear shell just enough to get your hand under. each side Look for the micro switch that triggers when the shell is closed and hold it in the closed position. There is one at each corner, once both are closed by hand, you should see the flashing red light go out, and you can now reach over and open the boot via the roundel.
DO NOT have someone try and close the roof via button or the remote, if it triggers it will take your fingers off.
it was mentioned earlier in the thread that there's a way to unlock and open the boot through INPA (and INSTA) but my installed INPA didn't have this option. anyway, shall be doing manual 12 pin method this week. thanks for the help.
You need to use the main battery charging point in the engine bay..its a red plastic covered point near the bulkhead..remove the red cap and /or either put a jumper battery to that or a decent charger and recharge the battery..attend to charging the battery immediately otherwise it will be ruined and you'll need a new one of those to add to your woes..bte123 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:29 pm I think I have a further problem that I cannot think of a way around.
The problem with the roof seems to have drained the battery - putting the key in the ignition gives absolutely no result and trying to turn on the ignition the same - nothing.
Would the 12 pin trick still work with a dead battery? How does anyone get into the boot if the battery dies?
I've tried connecting the pin to the fuze with copper wire from an electrician friend but no result when I do this.
Any suggestions?
Thanks mate, this sounds like the next step. Though it's been a few days so could be completely dead. I'll give it a go with a charger and then see what happens.B21 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:41 pmYou need to use the main battery charging point in the engine bay..its a red plastic covered point near the bulkhead..remove the red cap and /or either put a jumper battery to that or a decent charger and recharge the battery..attend to charging the battery immediately otherwise it will be ruined and you'll need a new one of those to add to your woes..bte123 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:29 pm I think I have a further problem that I cannot think of a way around.
The problem with the roof seems to have drained the battery - putting the key in the ignition gives absolutely no result and trying to turn on the ignition the same - nothing.
Would the 12 pin trick still work with a dead battery? How does anyone get into the boot if the battery dies?
I've tried connecting the pin to the fuze with copper wire from an electrician friend but no result when I do this.
Any suggestions?
Pin 12 trick only requires a small amount of power..that's not the issue..flattening your battery on a E89 is a very bad thing to do..I can't remember in the thread as to how odl the battery was..bte123 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:53 pmThanks mate, this sounds like the next step. Though it's been a few days so could be completely dead. I'll give it a go with a charger and then see what happens.B21 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:41 pmYou need to use the main battery charging point in the engine bay..its a red plastic covered point near the bulkhead..remove the red cap and /or either put a jumper battery to that or a decent charger and recharge the battery..attend to charging the battery immediately otherwise it will be ruined and you'll need a new one of those to add to your woes..bte123 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:29 pm I think I have a further problem that I cannot think of a way around.
The problem with the roof seems to have drained the battery - putting the key in the ignition gives absolutely no result and trying to turn on the ignition the same - nothing.
Would the 12 pin trick still work with a dead battery? How does anyone get into the boot if the battery dies?
I've tried connecting the pin to the fuze with copper wire from an electrician friend but no result when I do this.
Any suggestions?
Is the assumption that a battery with at least some charge in it should then mean the 12 pin trick will work?
Yes I've heard this. The stupid thing is it isn't driveable at the moment so taking it out and keeping what little charge was left in it wasn't really feasible. It's all been a mess and timings have been keeping me from being able to do anything about it.B21 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:02 pmPin 12 trick only requires a small amount of power..that's not the issue..flattening your battery on a E89 is a very bad thing to do..I can't remember in the thread as to how odl the battery was..bte123 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:53 pmThanks mate, this sounds like the next step. Though it's been a few days so could be completely dead. I'll give it a go with a charger and then see what happens.B21 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:41 pm
You need to use the main battery charging point in the engine bay..its a red plastic covered point near the bulkhead..remove the red cap and /or either put a jumper battery to that or a decent charger and recharge the battery..attend to charging the battery immediately otherwise it will be ruined and you'll need a new one of those to add to your woes..
Is the assumption that a battery with at least some charge in it should then mean the 12 pin trick will work?