E91 2008 - locked out of car

[MD335 12]

Hi folks, 

I am locked out of my E91 2008 335i completely.

Even the emergency does nothing. I'm wondering if it is a dead battery? 

Please can anyone advise how to open the bonnet in this case so I can get a charger hooked up?

Thanks in anticipation 

Martin 

[Gaz 1058]

Will the key blade not work in the driver's door?

[MD335 12]

Hi Gareth,

Nope - absolutely nothing which is what leads me to think the battery is dead

[Jacko 2152]

The blade key is mechanical is it not? It should open the drivers door at least. 

 

Edited October 22, 2018 by Jacko

[Gaz 1058]

Just now, Jacko said:

The blade key is mechanical is it not? It should open the drivers door at least. 

 

Unless the lock is faulty also but flat should not affect the door. You do have to turn it quite hard 

[MD335 12]

Thanks guys - I'm in!

I did all the same things i did earlier. It just started working, and whilst I'm pleased I'm confused.

The earth terminal on the battery was loose so I tightened that (obviously I had to reset date and time so that tells me battery was disconnected) 

Now seems to work consistently using both remotes, comfort access and the emergency key.

Adaptive steering took 2 or three restarts of the engine but now initializes fine. Battery is fully charged so it must have been the earth connection.

I appreciate all your suggestions folks.

[hotwire 352]

1 hour ago, Gaz said:

Unless the lock is faulty also but flat should not affect the door. You do have to turn it quite hard 

Yep, the lock should still turn regardless of battery voltage. I have picked the locks on several E9... series cars