Need Help QUICK - Locked out of car - LotusTalk

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 12:39 PM

I just ran into a building to pick something up. Locked my car on the way in. Now the car will not respond to the transmitter. Range was good before, so I don't think it is the battery. I have the blackwatch key, so I can't open it up right now.

I tried using the key on the locks, but they turn and don't respond.

How do I get in and start the car, preferably without the alarm going off?

turbophil · 05-21-2008, 12:47 PM

Stand next to the passenger side door. Hold both fob buttons in at the same time. After about 10-15 seconds, the light should stop flashing and just stay on... Then hit the unlock button. Hit unlock button again if it can doesn't unlock. If still won't work, you need new batteries in the fob. This happened to me about a month ago at a quickie mart so I feel your pain

Best,

Phil

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Originally Posted by jlj3394

I just ran into a building to pick something up. Locked my car on the way in. Now the car will not respond to the transmitter. Range was good before, so I don't think it is the battery. I have the blackwatch key, so I can't open it up right now.

I tried using the key on the locks, but they turn and don't respond.

How do I get in and start the car, preferably without the alarm going off?

turbophil · 05-21-2008, 12:51 PM

Oh- just saw that you have the BWR key... That's a problem since you can't see the light and it's hard to be sure that you're pressing both buttons. I have the smae BWR key as well... I carry the spare fob on the car for that very reason... You will likely have to take the BWR key apart to do this or get your spare fob to get in...

The key locks on the doors are not connected to the locking actuators in the doors, which is why your key didn't get you in...

Good luck,

Phil

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by turbophil

Oh- just saw that you have the BWR key... That's a problem since you can't see the light and it's hard to be sure that you're pressing both buttons. I have the smae BWR key as well... I carry the spare fob on the car for that very reason... You will likely have to take the BWR key apart to do this or get your spare fob to get in...

The key locks on the doors are not connected to the locking actuators in the doors, which is why your key didn't get you in...

Good luck,

Phil

Damn tiny allen screws. Trying to make a tool...

def · 05-21-2008, 12:59 PM

Couldn't he count in his head 10 seconds, then try the unlock button to try to guess the timing?

No harm in trying right?

edit: or maybe the BWR key makes it tricky to push both

knucklehead · 05-21-2008, 01:03 PM

Try holding the BWR fob next to the window about a foot in front of the little pop up knob or next to the rear window right above the interior light. Also try pushing the button in different places (at the very bottom and sliding it a little bit higher).

good luck

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 01:28 PM

I've got the chip out and I can get it to flash. Problem is it never stops flashing. Ideas?

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 01:28 PM

BTW, the light is very weak. That playing a part?

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 01:34 PM

I actually got it to set the alarm off once. Can't get it to unlock.

Does anyone know whether the "big" button is the one closest to the key?

turbophil · 05-21-2008, 01:49 PM

big button is the one closer to the key. As the bottons are closer to the top, it's the left button.. Sounds like you need a new battery.... did I mention that I also carry an extra battery with me too?

When I got locked out due to weak battery, I could also set the alarm off with the small button, but I couldn't unlock it...

Lotus survival pack: Extra key fob, Extra fob battery, cell phone, AAA

-P

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

big button is the one closer to the key. As the bottons are closer to the top, it's the left button.. Sounds like you need a new battery.... did I mention that I also carry an extra battery with me too?

When I got locked out due to weak battery, I could also set the alarm off with the small button, but I couldn't unlock it...

Lotus survival pack: Extra key fob, Extra fob battery, cell phone, AAA

-P

I've got the wife on the way with the other key - also a BWR key.

Anyway, did you mean transmitter battery or car battery? I've got a braille at home if I need her to bring it.

I'm assuming the other key should do it...

I just walked back to my office and I'm watching a DUI video where the cops scrubbed all of the audio. Hmmmmmmm.....

turbophil · 05-21-2008, 02:30 PM

Fob/transmitter battery... Keep one in the boot and in your case, a small allen wrench to dismantal fob...

On my BWR fob, I carved a small relief in the carbon fiber button and plastic bridge so that I could see the red light flash. I can't see it real well, but I can see it just well enough to see what needs to be seen for an event like this...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlj3394

I've got the wife on the way with the other key - also a BWR key.

Anyway, did you mean transmitter battery or car battery? I've got a braille at home if I need her to bring it.

I'm assuming the other key should do it...

I just walked back to my office and I'm watching a DUI video where the cops scrubbed all of the audio. Hmmmmmmm.....

jlj3394 · 05-21-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Fob/transmitter battery... Keep one in the boot and in your case, a small allen wrench to dismantal fob...

On my BWR fob, I carved a small relief in the carbon fiber button and plastic bridge so that I could see the red light flash. I can't see it real well, but I can see it just well enough to see what needs to be seen for an event like this...

This is key - keep an extra battery in the trunk. That was our problem. The battery was only 2 days old!

05-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 629	Need Help QUICK - Locked out of car I just ran into a building to pick something up. Locked my car on the way in. Now the car will not respond to the transmitter. Range was good before, so I don't think it is the battery. I have the blackwatch key, so I can't open it up right now. I tried using the key on the locks, but they turn and don't respond. How do I get in and start the car, preferably without the alarm going off? __________________ 2005 GG Elise: LSS, Stage 2, ACT clutch, DBA5000 rotors, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors, Porterfields 2001 Lexus ES300 Coach 1999 Volvo V70R Tuned to 300hp 240,000 miles 1965 Chevy fullsize KSU tailgate bus 1993 Infiniti G20 (sold)01 Seabring Conv. (sold) 65 Olds 98 convert (sold) 04/01 Wranglers (sold) 71 CJ5 (sold)

05-21-2008, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,372 Images: 3	Oh- just saw that you have the BWR key... That's a problem since you can't see the light and it's hard to be sure that you're pressing both buttons. I have the smae BWR key as well... I carry the spare fob on the car for that very reason... You will likely have to take the BWR key apart to do this or get your spare fob to get in... The key locks on the doors are not connected to the locking actuators in the doors, which is why your key didn't get you in... Good luck, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| Track Chariot \| Too Many Mods to List \| Collaborative Boosting by Ronin & S111 & BOE \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| ClamHinge \| See my car here:http://www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 6/15/08* 1. Do the Right Things Well and Good Things Will Follow 2. Advice is often something we ask for when we already know the answer and wish we didn't

05-21-2008, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,911	Couldn't he count in his head 10 seconds, then try the unlock button to try to guess the timing? No harm in trying right? edit: or maybe the BWR key makes it tricky to push both __________________ //kevin 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more 06 gray civic hybrid ... with carpool lane stickers!!!

05-21-2008, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
knucklehead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 2,661	Try holding the BWR fob next to the window about a foot in front of the little pop up knob or next to the rear window right above the interior light. Also try pushing the button in different places (at the very bottom and sliding it a little bit higher). good luck __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

05-21-2008, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 629	I've got the chip out and I can get it to flash. Problem is it never stops flashing. Ideas? __________________ 2005 GG Elise: LSS, Stage 2, ACT clutch, DBA5000 rotors, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors, Porterfields 2001 Lexus ES300 Coach 1999 Volvo V70R Tuned to 300hp 240,000 miles 1965 Chevy fullsize KSU tailgate bus 1993 Infiniti G20 (sold)01 Seabring Conv. (sold) 65 Olds 98 convert (sold) 04/01 Wranglers (sold) 71 CJ5 (sold)

05-21-2008, 01:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 629	BTW, the light is very weak. That playing a part? __________________ 2005 GG Elise: LSS, Stage 2, ACT clutch, DBA5000 rotors, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors, Porterfields 2001 Lexus ES300 Coach 1999 Volvo V70R Tuned to 300hp 240,000 miles 1965 Chevy fullsize KSU tailgate bus 1993 Infiniti G20 (sold)01 Seabring Conv. (sold) 65 Olds 98 convert (sold) 04/01 Wranglers (sold) 71 CJ5 (sold)

05-21-2008, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 629	I actually got it to set the alarm off once. Can't get it to unlock. Does anyone know whether the "big" button is the one closest to the key? __________________ 2005 GG Elise: LSS, Stage 2, ACT clutch, DBA5000 rotors, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors, Porterfields 2001 Lexus ES300 Coach 1999 Volvo V70R Tuned to 300hp 240,000 miles 1965 Chevy fullsize KSU tailgate bus 1993 Infiniti G20 (sold)01 Seabring Conv. (sold) 65 Olds 98 convert (sold) 04/01 Wranglers (sold) 71 CJ5 (sold)

05-21-2008, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,372 Images: 3	big button is the one closer to the key. As the bottons are closer to the top, it's the left button.. Sounds like you need a new battery.... did I mention that I also carry an extra battery with me too? When I got locked out due to weak battery, I could also set the alarm off with the small button, but I couldn't unlock it... Lotus survival pack: Extra key fob, Extra fob battery, cell phone, AAA -P __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| Track Chariot \| Too Many Mods to List \| Collaborative Boosting by Ronin & S111 & BOE \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| ClamHinge \| See my car here:http://www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 6/15/08* 1. Do the Right Things Well and Good Things Will Follow 2. Advice is often something we ask for when we already know the answer and wish we didn't

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