Hood Latch

[Keith Thomsen]

I have a 2001 SLK 320. The battery has died and my key will not open the driver door manually. It is turning in the lock just fine but nothing is happening. I need to know how to pop the hood (without having access to the interior hood latch) so I can recharge the battery. Any ideas on accessing either the car interior or the hood?
Thanks
KWT

 

[EmilysDad]

Attach 12 volts to the starter or alternator connector from underneath the car.

 

[Keith Thomsen]

Attach 12 volts to the starter or alternator connector from underneath the car.

I thought about that but the vehicle is only about 2 or 3 inches off the ground. There is no clearance to be able to get to anything under the car. I thought maybe energize something from the trunk space but I did not see any obvious possibilities.

 

[LostKiwi]

I thought about that but the vehicle is only about 2 or 3 inches off the ground. There is no clearance to be able to get to anything under the car. I thought maybe energize something from the trunk space but I did not see any obvious possibilities.

Jack the car up.....?

 

[Keith Thomsen]

Jack the car up.....?

Not enough room for a jack either.....

 

[EmilysDad]

Not enough room for a jack either.....

How would you change a wheel then? Even my Smart Roadster has room under its sill for my trolly jack.