Nevertheless we generally try to be attentive, in some cases we forget to turn off our low beam lights, a flashing light, or leave the radio on. Regrettably, if this is your case, you may end up in the morning with your Chevrolet Bolt running out of battery and the central locking system no longer working. In any other case you should be able to open it actually quite easily with your key, but this is not constantly the case. In this article we are going to look at how to open a Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery? To get this done, first of all we are going to find out how to open the trunk of your car with a dead battery, then how to open the bonnet and, finally, how to open a Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery.
How to open the trunk of a Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery?
So let’s start our content with the opening of your Chevrolet Bolt trunk with a dead battery . Indeed, if you do not have any more battery you will regrettably not be able to use the centralized locking of your car, on certain series, the key will not be enough either to open your doors manually. In such a case, one of the only solutions to access the interior of your Chevrolet Bolt, open your bonnet, and replace or recharge your battery, will be to go through the trunk. To do this, you will have to check if your Chevrolet Bolt is built with the “hidden” trunk lock, some finishes and some years are not equipped with it. Put yourself in front of your trunk, and check around the handle of the trunk, you should discover a small trap door behind which hides the mechanical lock in which you will be able to insert and turn your key. Once this is performed, you will be able to open the trunk of your Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery and access the interior of your vehicle and open your hood . If you are unable to fold down the rear seat of your Chevrolet Bolt, do not hesitate to consult our guidebook which will explain how to do this.
How to open the bonnet of a Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery?
Second possibility to open your Chevrolet Bolt hood with a dead battery . As you cannot access the passenger compartment of your car, you will have only one remedy to open the bonnet of your Chevrolet Bolt, you will have to, lift the vehicle, possibly remove the front bumper of the car and locate the cables of the bonnet lock. Once located, you will be able to activate them to unlock the hood of your Chevrolet Bolt and have access to your battery.
How do I open the door of a Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery?
Now, we’re really going to focus on opening the door of your Chevrolet Bolt which has no more battery . Here are the 3 most traditional ways that will save you from having to call a breakdown service and save you money.
Open the door of your Chevrolet Bolt with the key
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First remedy, it may seem to be evident, but to open your Chevrolet Bolt which has no more electricity, the key will be your best ally. You will most frequently have at least, a mechanical lock on the driver’s door of your car, on some versions you will have a second one on the passenger’s side. You have most likely already located and tried to open your Chevrolet Bolt through these locks, but remember that some locks work a little differently. To open the door of your Chevrolet Bolt that has no more battery, you will have to turn the key in the lock and simultaneously try to pull the door handle . Repeat this operation if it doesn’t work on the first door on the second one, if it still doesn’t work, go to the next step of this content.
Attempt to recharge the battery of your Chevrolet Bolt
This solution is not feasible on all Chevrolet Bolt, in reality, for you to be able to realize this strategy you must either, be able to access the trunk of your Chevrolet Bolt and have a cigarette lighter plug in it or be able to put on candles your Chevrolet Bolt and access the electrical cables through the motor shoe of it. .
Whichever remedy you select, you will need to strip or unplug the cables and connect a battery charger or pliers to transfer power from another vehicle.
Break a window of your Chevrolet Bolt
Last but not least, but not the most handy or least expensive remedy, you can break a window to open your Chevrolet Bolt with a dead battery. Obviously, this remedy will force you to pay the franchise for breaking the glass or buy a window yourself and mount it , but it has the advantage of being efficient. However, think about your insurance before you work, and browse your contract, and choose cautiously the glass you want to break because often the smallest windows are more expensive and more complicated to install than the largest ones.
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