I have a 2014 ford focus mk3 with key fob. The battery has become so flat (in 4 days) it won’t even unlock.

First thing we tried, using the mechanical key back-up: no can do as previous owner says it was broken into and the mechanism for the key is actually removed entirely.

Second attempt was using duct tape to tape a handle onto the passenger window to pull it down manually, did not work. At all. Videos made it look so easy, but I’m guessing that’s potentially with older cars with mechanical window winder?

Third attempt: prying the bonnet to get to the latch: can reach it, but it does nothing. Presumably the yellow latch is a secondary mechanism.

Is there anything else we can try? Don’t want to have an expensive call out for something we can potentially do ourselves!

  • Hydroponic_Dank@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Did you try all the locks? Do you have aaa? They’ll come unlock it for free. Harbor freight sells the little airbags you slide in between the window frame and pump it up; prys the door open enough to get a coat hanger in there.

  • FiNsKaPiNnAr@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Can you get to starter motor positive under car?put a charger or if you have a extra little battery or a jumpstarter there and negative on chassi. Should be able to give power enough to open doors.

  • DIY_at_the_Griffs@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I think the Focus bonnet release is behind the ford badge in the grille. Don’t quote me on model year though.

  • fngearhead@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Use the air bag that others have mentioned. Slide a coat hanger or similar metal rod inside the car and activate the door handle. I’m pretty sure that most Ford vehicles will open from the inside simply by pulling the door handle, no need to unlock first. If I’m wrong, you could manipulate the lock knob itself near the handle.

    • oddjobbodgod@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Brill thanks, I think I’ll pick one of those up, as seems like a useful thing to have around anyway! I think you might be right about the handle!