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76930 Oct 19, 2022 03:16 PM

dead battery - can't turn the key
 
Hi. Newbie question here. I must have left my lights on my 2011 Gwagon and the battery was completely dead. Can't access the battery, because the cover won't come off because there is no power to move the front seats up. Tried a NOCO jump starter to the positive terminal and ground on the driver's side engine bay, but key still won't turn to engage starter and there is still no power. Why am I so dumb and what am I doing wrong here? Most of my cars still have a normal key and not sure why the key won't turn?
Appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
Robert

76930 Oct 19, 2022 03:17 PM

I have jiggled the steering wheel, don't think it's locked like some other cars I've had.

streborx Oct 20, 2022 09:52 AM

I have no experience with glove box size jump chargers, but am skeptical of the claims their manufacturers assert. If jiggling the steering wheel a bit doesn't free-up the key, try a jump charge from another vehicle.

76930 Oct 22, 2022 08:05 AM

Thanks. Going to try this weekend.


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