Dadolly 0 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 This morning car wouldn’t open, got into car, cancelled alarm, pressed start, ignition came on then went back off, called AA, they couldn’t open boot, no key barrel in boot lid, (2017 model) tried connecting battery pack to terminals under bonnet but nothing, so he has booked a tow truck to take to garage, anybody know how to get in boot when this happens ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive Hunt 2 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 There is a key barrel by the number plate light is there not?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadolly 0 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 There was on earlier models, but not on mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive Hunt 2 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 I guess its access through the tear seats then?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive Hunt 2 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Rear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Williams 0 Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Good evening, firstly what year and model is your vehicle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadolly 0 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Peter, I have a 2017 XF AWD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mollbhan 2 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I have a 2016 XE AWD there is a manual opening button in a rubber shroud between the rear camera and the number plate light, I take it you either do not have this button or it does not work, button is quite well hidden. Sorry if I am just stating the obvious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuMac 1 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I had a similar issue, my MY17 does not have a rear key barrel, I also checked behind the number plate. I got access via rear seats, open and pull down center panel, reach in and un clip rear seat release, pull down rear seats and in you go. I had disconnected my battery, then stupidly closed the boot 😞 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadolly 0 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 Well, we got there in the end, water had got into the boot, half filled the battery compartment, shorting the tow bar electric causing the KVM to blow. apparently there are approximately 11 points water can get into boot, but yet there is no drainage hole......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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