Although we generally try to be attentive, in some cases we forget to switch off our low beam lights, a flashing light, or leave the radio on. Regrettably, if this is your case, you may find yourself in the morning with your Lincoln MKZ running out of battery and the central locking system no longer working. Normally you should have the ability to open it quite easily with your key, but this is not always the case. In this article we are going to check out how to open a Lincoln MKZ with a dead battery? To achieve 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 Lincoln MKZ with a dead battery.

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How to open the trunk of a Lincoln MKZ with a dead battery?

So let’s start our article with the opening of your Lincoln MKZ trunk with a dead battery . In truth, if you do not have any more battery you will sadly not have the ability 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 alternatives to access the interior of your Lincoln MKZ, open your bonnet, and change or recharge your battery, will be to go through the trunk. To get this done, you will have to check if your Lincoln MKZ is furnished with the “hidden” trunk lock, some finishes and some years are not equipped with it. Put yourself in front of your trunk, and look around the handle of the trunk, you should locate a small trap door behind which hides the mechanical lock in which you will have the ability to insert and turn your key. Once this is completed, you will have the ability to open the trunk of your Lincoln MKZ 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 Lincoln MKZ, do not hesitate to seek advice from our guidebook which will show you how to get this done.

How to open the bonnet of a Lincoln MKZ with a dead battery?

Second opportunity to open your Lincoln MKZ 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 Lincoln MKZ, you will have to, lift the vehicle, possibly remove the front bumper of the car and identify the cables of the bonnet lock. Once located, you will have the ability to activate them to unlock the hood of your Lincoln MKZ and have access to your battery.

How do I open the door of a Lincoln MKZ with a dead battery?

Now, we’re really going to concentrate on opening the door of your Lincoln MKZ which has no more battery . Here are the 3 most classic methods that will save you from having to call a malfunction service and save you money.

Open the door of your Lincoln MKZ with the key

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First solution, it may appear to be obvious, but to open your Lincoln MKZ which has no more electricity, the key will be your best ally. You will normally have at least, a mechanical lock on the driver’s door of your car, on some models you will have a second one on the passenger’s side. You have most likely already located and tried to open your Lincoln MKZ through these locks, but be aware that some locks function a little differently. To open the door of your Lincoln MKZ 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 article.

Try to recharge the battery of your Lincoln MKZ

This solution is not feasible on all Lincoln MKZ, in fact, for you to have the ability to realize this technique you must either, have the ability to access the trunk of your Lincoln MKZ and have a cigarette lighter plug in it or have the ability to put on candles your Lincoln MKZ and access the electrical cables through the motor shoe of it. .

Whichever solution 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 Lincoln MKZ

Last but not least, but not the most practical or least expensive solution, you can break a window to open your Lincoln MKZ with a dead battery. Of course, 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. Nevertheless, think about your insurance before you action, and read your contract, and choose attentively the glass you want to break because generally the smallest windows are more expensive and more complicated to install than the largest ones.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Lincoln MKZ, do not hesitate to consult our Lincoln MKZ category.