Battery problem

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HELTMAN
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Dead Battery, really dead. Can not get into car as remote will not work. Any tricks to get into at least the trunk? CTS Coupe without key.
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:28 AM
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The best way for you to proceed is to lift the car up, here is a guide to help you do it safely.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and you will need a set of jumper cables to attach to engine ground and the positive starter lug.

Here is a guide but you will need a different connection like I have described above.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

Once the car has power once the doors and then replace the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken


Aug 23, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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