unlock electric boot

1997 JAGUAR XJ6
155,000 MILES
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ALTERNATORHELL
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I have removed the battery to charge it overnight as car has not run for 6 months or so but I have used the locking and lights on occasions to work on her as a project.
The boot lid closed with no battery in.
All locks are electric not manual on my jag.
How do I charge the alternator to get power to the electrics??
Nov 11, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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They always have a manual way also to access the battery, probably a key hole..
Nov 11, 2013 at 6:17 AM
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Many thanks. I have no lock barrel in the key/manual side of the trunk (that would be too simple really..haha...
I only have ignition key and no access to the trunk apart from the electric valet switch.....unless there is something I am missing....?
The rear seatd are all in place so I have no access from inside the car either.
Any suggestions??
Nov 11, 2013 at 6:27 AM
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There will be a key hole back there somewhere. It may be hidden under an emblem or something too.
Nov 11, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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Spot on......thank you.
Behind the number plate is a hole in the truk panel where you can access the locking mechanism by screwdriver or an item with a long shaft.

Thank you!!!!
Nov 11, 2013 at 8:39 AM
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You're welcome
Nov 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM