The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: HELP!!! LOCKED OUT OF '88 735i!! (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Tom on December 23, 2001 at 13:18:16:

In Reply to: HELP!!! LOCKED OUT OF '88 735i!! posted by mikeytherat on December 23, 2001 at 12:17:29:

I had the same problem with an 89-535. I tried the same thing and broke my key. I enven called AAA locksmiths (3 of them) but they cannot open it. This is what worked for me.
Find the latch for the hood. The best way is to find another car if you can and look under the hood for the exact position of the latch. You can pop open the hood by sticking something like a coat hanger in it (through the grill or near it). It is very very simple once you find the latch. Once the hood is open then just hook up jumper cable to the battery terminal and you're home free. Good luck.
Tom


The battery on my '88 735i has died and the beast is locked in the driveway. I have tried, to no avail, to unlock the doors manually (lift handle, insert key, turn). The key WILL NOT go past the point of resistance and the door remains locked. What do I do now? Please advise!

Mikey




Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.