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. Sadly, if this is your case, you may end up in the morning with your Lexus ES running out of battery and the central locking system no longer working. In any other case you should be able to open it quite easily with your key, but this is not constantly the case. Today we are going to check out how to open a Lexus ES with a dead battery? To do this, 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 Lexus ES with a dead battery.
How to open the trunk of a Lexus ES with a dead battery?
So let’s start our content page with the opening of your Lexus ES trunk with a dead battery . Obviously, 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 this case, one of the only solutions to access the interior of your Lexus ES, open your bonnet, and replace or recharge your battery, will be to go through the trunk. To get this done, you will have to verify if your Lexus ES is furnished with the “hidden” trunk lock, some finishes and some years are not built 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 completed, you will be able to open the trunk of your Lexus ES with a dead battery and access the interior of your car and open your hood . If you are unable to fold down the rear seat of your Lexus ES, do not hesitate to consult our guide which will show you how to achieve this.
How to open the bonnet of a Lexus ES with a dead battery?
Second opportunity to open your Lexus ES hood with a dead battery . As you cannot access the passenger compartment of your car, you will have only one solution to open the bonnet of your Lexus ES, you will have to, lift the car, possibly remove the front bumper of the car and find the cables of the bonnet lock. Once based, you will be able to activate them to unlock the hood of your Lexus ES and have access to your battery.
How do I open the door of a Lexus ES with a dead battery?
Now, we’re really going to focus on opening the door of your Lexus ES which has no more battery . Here are the 3 most traditional methods that will save you from having to call a breakdown service and save you money.
Open the door of your Lexus ES with the key
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First solution, it may appear to be obvious, but to open your Lexus ES which has no more electricity, the key will be your best ally. You will mostly have at least, a mechanical lock on the driver’s door of your car, on some styles you will have a second one on the passenger’s side. You have likely already based and tried to open your Lexus ES through these locks, but take note that some locks function a little differently. To open the door of your Lexus ES that has no more battery, you will have to turn the key in the lock and at the same time 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 page.
Attempt to recharge the battery of your Lexus ES
This remedy is not feasible on all Lexus ES, in fact, for you to be able to realize this approach you must either, be able to access the trunk of your Lexus ES and have a cigarette lighter plug in it or be able to put on candles your Lexus ES and access the electrical cables through the motor shoe of it. .
Whichever solution you choose, you will need to strip or unplug the cables and connect a battery charger or pliers to transfer power from another car.
Break a window of your Lexus ES
Last but not least, but not the most practical or least expensive solution, you can break a window to open your Lexus ES with a dead battery. Obviously, this solution 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, take into consideration your insurance before you act, and browse your contract, and choose carefully the glass you want to break because often the smallest windows are more expensive and more difficult to install than the largest ones.
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