How to charge the battery on a 2011 A160 with the car completely locked and the skeleton key not working

[NBurns]

So finally the court case went in my favour which means that the car dealership now has to come and pick up their car with the automatic gearbox failure on it.
However, the last time I attempted to get into the car to give it a turnover I could not even get into the car. Both remotes not working, the skeleton key is unable to unlock the driver's side door so therefore it would appear that the battery is completely dead. I am foxed as to why the skeleton key would not work though, should the skeleton key work even if the battery is completely dead? Of course, the next stage then is to get the battery charged up, but how when it is under the driver's legs?

Oh, if it helps the registration number is KR60 UDO

 

[ioweddie]

Surely its their problem to sort when they pick it up

 

[Blobcat]

Metal key should work, lube is always your friend - that and a vibrating tooth brush

 

[Srdl]

Surely its their problem to sort when they pick it up

Likewise - their car, their problem, caused by their actions,

 

[alexanderfoti]

It should go in, rotate 90 degrees, the pull the handle.

but as others, just say to the recovery company, here is the key, its completely dead.

 

[EmilysDad]

On my Vauxhalls, the door would unlock with the key but the button would not pop up .... is this the same with a Merc?

 

[NBurns]

Metal key should work, lube is always your friend - that and a vibrating tooth brush

Vibrating toothbrush??!! lol!!!

 

[NBurns]

Surely its their problem to sort when they pick it up

Well that's the thing, I'm not sure...

 

[NBurns]

Likewise - their car, their problem, caused by their actions,

Well yes true...

 

[Rotorhead500]

Metal key should work, lube is always your friend - that and a vibrating tooth brush

But back to the problem in hand...!

 

[curious]

Not only is it their problem to collect, give them 7 days to collect and inform them you'll be charging rent beyond that.

 

[NBurns]

But back to the problem in hand...!

By the way, Where is 'Very South Devon'? I was born in Devon and lived in Bovey Tracey for years before moving to Hampshire with the Navy...

 

[NBurns]

Not only is it their problem to collect, give them 7 days to collect and inform them you'll be charging rent beyond that.

Now that's a good point because the car has been sat there since April last year. The last time I actually sat inside it...

 

[NBurns]

Metal key should work, lube is always your friend - that and a vibrating tooth brush

What exactly does one use the vibrating toothbrush to do?!

 

[Blobcat]

What exactly does one use the vibrating toothbrush to do?!

Hold it against the metal key whilst it is in the lock. The vibrations help loosen up the pins in the lock so they move again.

 

[NBurns]

Hold it against the metal key whilst it is in the lock. The vibrations help loosen up the pins in the lock so they move again.

Ooohhhh okay. Wow, thank you for that....

 

[mattkh]

..... April last year. The last time I actually sat inside it...

In that case, do not rush to get inside the car in case of mould. Aerate it well beforehand.

 

[Rotorhead500]

By the way, Where is 'Very South Devon'? I was born in Devon and lived in Bovey Tracey for years before moving to Hampshire with the Navy...

I'm in good old Plymuff! Escaped for a few years... got dragged back.

Escape is imminent!

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

Hold it against the metal key whilst it is in the lock. The vibrations help loosen up the pins in the lock so they move again.

or just insert the metal vibrating bit along with some oil..


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[AMGeed]

Now that's a good point because the car has been sat there since April last year. The last time I actually sat inside it...

I wouldn't worry about the battery. It's been dead for 8 months so no chance of bringing that back to life.
Leave the problem of getting into the car to the recovery company. Just hand the key over and let them deal with it. I'm sure they will have encountered a car with flat battery before.