1996 Renault Megane cant get in!

1996 RENAULT MEGANE
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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N160JRH
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i have had my car de-locked and de-handled, to open usually their is a button under each wing mirror. the battery has died but was bought brand new about 1 month ago. i am now unable to get in the car! what can i do? please help me. thanks.
Dec 22, 2007 at 7:19 AM
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DAVE H
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You will need to break the front grill to get the bonnet open to jumper cable the battery .. or if you can get to the B+ terminal on the alternator you can power up the battery from this with a ground/earth to engine block ... but in some cases this can damage the alternator !!
Mar 20, 2009 at 8:02 AM
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