beginningtohatemyD3
Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
Location: Kildare
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Haven't been using my D3 that much due to Covid restrictions. Tried both keys this morning, neither will open the doors, so locked out. Please help???
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 16th Apr 2021 9:44 am |
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Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
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You'll get some useful pointers here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg8JvsismS4 "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything 
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
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| 16th Apr 2021 9:51 am |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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Is the battery flat? Have you tried the keys in the door lock on the passenger side?
If the battery is flat you can charge it through the tow bar wiring socket if you have a 13 pin socket or the grey S type one. Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
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| 16th Apr 2021 10:06 am |
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beginningtohatemyD3
Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
Location: Kildare
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Hi All, really appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Key in passengers door just turning, never used before.
Tried powering through side indicator lamp, no joy.
Has anyone ever opened the bonnet from the grille?
Thanks again!
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| 16th Apr 2021 12:48 pm |
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beginningtohatemyD3
Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
Location: Kildare
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New battery three months ago.
No tow bar fitted.
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| 16th Apr 2021 1:08 pm |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
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As per the video, get underneath and connect your charger to the starter motor live (red cable) and get a good earth, wait to see if the charger starts working.... I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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| 16th Apr 2021 2:16 pm |
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beginningtohatemyD3
Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
Location: Kildare
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Cheers nigethecat! Will give it a try tomorrow.
Thanks again.
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| 16th Apr 2021 6:52 pm |
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darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
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Is the car flat or the key? If its the key you can try charging the keys rechargeable battery with an electric toothbrush charger (Oral B works) or perhaps a QI charging matt for a mobile phone might also do it. Must stop buying shiny toys....
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| 16th Apr 2021 7:31 pm |
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beginningtohatemyD3
Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
Location: Kildare
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Would have never thought of that. Great suggestion. Thanks darrind! 
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| 17th Apr 2021 10:21 am |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
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So why cannot you open the passenger door with the key? Might just require a squirt of WD40 or something similar.
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| 17th Apr 2021 10:41 am |
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beginningtohatemyD3
Member Since: 16 Apr 2021
Location: Kildare
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Key just keeps turning. Will try WD40. Thanks!
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| 17th Apr 2021 10:49 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Graphite powder is the preferred lubricant for locks. Cylinders should be lubricated periodically depending upon environmental conditions and usage.
I use Kasp at about £3.30 and lube all the locks on my cars & house every 6 months, when it's warm & dry so usually March & September.
I also use it on the retractable mirror mechanisms.
https://www.onbuy.com/gb/kasp-k30050-micro...~p8103461/
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Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
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| 17th Apr 2021 12:08 pm |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
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Yes yes all well and good but the OP is trying to get in now not next week.
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| 17th Apr 2021 12:26 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
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Quote:Why shouldn’t you use WD-40 in your locks?
WD40 is hugely popular across the world, and is used for anything from preventing rust to removing nail polish from surfaces and even removing gum from clothes. But this multi-faceted product has limitations – it should never be used to lubricate locks!
The main reason for this is that WD40 is not a true lubricant; it is a water and oil displacing solvent. This means that it can actually remove any lube already in the lock, leaving it dry and susceptible to sticking. As well as this, using WD40 in a lock can lead to the collection of dust and grime, causing the lock pins to stick.
Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 17th Apr 2021 12:32 pm |
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