P38A Getting in to a locked, dead car

p38swansea · Feb 12, 2018

Hi
The battery on my P38 is flat, so the key fob doesn't unlock it.
Also, the lock tumbler on the door also doesn't do anything because the small metal rod that connects it to the central locking system has fallen off.
So basically, how the hell can I get back into the car?

Thanks

tomcat59alan · Feb 12, 2018

Use another battery and a set of jump leads.positive lead to the starter motor live terminal and the negative to any good earth.

p38swansea · Feb 12, 2018

How can I get the bonnet open without getting the door open? Is there a way?

DanClarke · Feb 12, 2018

I think the answer to your question ws in the preceding post. You do it from under the car. ;-)

p38swansea · Feb 12, 2018

Not sure if that will be possible, the suspension has dropped so getting under it will be difficult

90jc · Feb 12, 2018

I have seen the bonnet opened on one in the same situation using a metal rod poked up from underneat and lots of poking around, took a while but can be done it seems. Failing that jack up under front somewhere to give some clearance to get in, use sone axle stands of some sort though first obviously.

p38swansea · Feb 12, 2018

Okay thanks for your suggestions. I'll give it a go when the weather gets better.

Saint.V8 · Feb 12, 2018

Can I remind peeps to not give any specific details of how to gain entry to a locked vehicle - whilst the OP could indeed be genuine and I am sure he/she is - but remember there are not so nice people in the world who may want to 'aquire' a locked Range Rover for other means!!

Please do respect the forum community rules when replying to such posts else I am sure @blue beasty @ratty or @Sirus would have something to say!

tomcat59alan · Feb 12, 2018

Saint.V8 said:
Can I remind peeps to not give any specific details of how to gain entry to a locked vehicle - whilst the OP could indeed be genuine and I am sure he/she is - but remember there are not so nice people in the world who may want to 'aquire' a locked Range Rover for other means!!

Please do respect the forum community rules when replying to such posts else I am sure @blue beasty @ratty or @Sirus would have something to say!

I agree Ant, by restoring the electrickery it would enable the op to use his remote,if he hasn't got one then he's stuffed.

Mark Piercy · Feb 14, 2018

how about...... a Brick?

myfirstl322 · Feb 14, 2018

norseman · Feb 15, 2018

Saint.V8 said:
Please do respect the forum community rules when replying to such posts else I am sure @blue beasty @ratty or @Sirus would have something to say!

Whilst I agree Saint I have to wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to acquire a P38 that's ALREADY afflicted with problems

Taking cover behind sofa as soon as I've clicked !

DanClarke · Feb 15, 2018

Me Sir! I know Sir! You just......................................... and then .............................................

wammers · Feb 16, 2018

Locked P38 entry tool. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60-5ft-1...532581?hash=item41ce363265:g:AtkAAOSwFjlZqC03

tomcat59alan · Feb 16, 2018

wammers said:
Locked P38 entry tool. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60-5ft-1...532581?hash=item41ce363265:g:AtkAAOSwFjlZqC03

Does it come as a set with the key removal tool? Morning Tony

wammers · Feb 16, 2018

tomcat59alan said:
Does it come as a set with the key removal tool? Morning Tony

Mornin Alan somebody just rang me claiming to be you.

tomcat59alan · Feb 16, 2018

wammers said:
Mornin Alan somebody just rang me claiming to be you.

Did you have any PPI's ?

wammers · Feb 16, 2018

tomcat59alan said:
Did you have any PPI's ?

No.

P38A Getting in to a locked, dead car

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