hp06 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 I disconnect my battery from the boot to get it charged by my mechanic, and now the boot is complete locked. I can't entered the boot by the boot key hole because the lock is broken (from when someone tired to break in) Can I some how connect the battery up directly to the engine bay directly to just get the boot open or does anyone have a alternative method? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Can you open the bonnet ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 As said if you can open the bonnet put jumper lead on the jump points to power up the car. Have also seen power supplied by hooking leads up to the starter from underneath but at best this is much harder and some cars just impossible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 As said if you can open the bonnet put jumper lead on the jump points to power up the car. Have also seen power supplied by hooking leads up to the starter from underneath but at best this is much harder and some cars just impossible. Correct... so long as the positive in the boot is not touching earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hp06 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Correct... so long as the positive in the boot is not touching earth So if I connect the battery direct to where I jump the car from the bonnet its fine? http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/q/original/E39%20Jump%20Start%20Location%208%20cyl%20engines.jpg to these points? Edited September 1, 2014 by hp06 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hp06 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Yes Cheers thanks guys, will give that ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Correct... so long as the positive in the boot is not touching earth Yup, lotsa smoke comes out & it's impossible to put back in! Edited September 2, 2014 by Ahmedsinc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 did this only once in my e30 many moons ago. had to jack it up and give it the reach around from underneath. Powered up the starter motor supply and earth ... worked mint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 Just check that you have not turned the glovebox lock to valet position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites