Battery is drained and I cannot get into the car?

Tiny
JADESMITH19
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  • 2015 MINI COOPER
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 72,000 MILES
Hello, I have a mini and the car battery has drained on it. I've tried using the key out of the key fob but that's also not working. I don't have money for a mechanic and was wondering if I could get in there another way. I have brought a charger to charge the battery but obviously I can't get into it. I did learn that I could charge it through a wire in the fog light but also learned I could short the whole car so I'm not really sure on what else I can do. The boot doesn't have a key lock so I can't get into through the back and I really don't want to break a window.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 8:46 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Did you try both doors and liftback with the manual key? It is supposed to work just for this kind of problem. I would not try to charge the battery through small wires such as the fog light lead. Also, if you have AAA they will come out and open the door for you using a Slim Jim. Please let us know how it goes.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 1:59 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I tried both doors and unfortunately no I don't have AAA but will try to have it looked at soon. Thank you for your very fast reply, I appreciate it.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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I will but I've done nothing with it yet. It will be a while.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 3:42 PM

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