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How to unlock the door when the battery is drained flat
1997 CADILLAC CATERA
100,000 MILES • 2.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
ANDRE GOMPEL
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When battery is drained I cannot open the hood (cannot jump charge it) , cannot open the door.
May 26, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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Hello,
Jack the car up in the front
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
and then connect a jumper cable to the positive side of the starter, this will charge the battery and get you going.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables
Please let us know what happens.
Cheers, Ken
May 29, 2017 at 6:46 AM
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