How do I open the hood from outside the cab?
#11
The srarter is on the pasenger side of engine, near bell housing, behind exhaust manifold, pull heat shield back (aluminum cover), clips on partially, and attach battery charger to positive post and negative to a good ground.
Door locks are electric, need voltage...even when using key in drivers door.
Door locks are electric, need voltage...even when using key in drivers door.
#12
hmm, the last time I tried this when I got locked out, I broke the rod in the door. I just got the door lock replaced. I’ve also seen in the forum here others say the key triggers an electronic mechanism to unlock.
So which is it?
when I first tried it, it felt so locked in place that turning was going to break it again. If I’m unable to figure out the starter, I’ll try it again gently.
So which is it?
when I first tried it, it felt so locked in place that turning was going to break it again. If I’m unable to figure out the starter, I’ll try it again gently.
#13
The remote lock/unlock doesn’t work in my truck, I’ve been locking and unlocking it by the driver door for years now. It both mechanically unlocks the driver door and electronically unlocks the other doors, so it will still work if your battery is dead (I’ve been there!). Sometimes the key is stiff, so I hear you there- try putting some graphite on it and gently wiggling it around as you turn it counter clockwise to unlock.
#14
For the doubters out there, it's easy to test whether or not the door lock works with a dead battery.
First, open the bonnet (hood) and then tape down or otherwise close the under-hood alarm switch that's next to the airbox and between the fender (wing) air intake and the windscreen washer reservoir filler. That will prevent alarms from sounding through the rest of this exercise.
Next, roll down the driver window (just for peace of mind) and then lock the doors by whatever means you prefer (key in the door or keyless remote).
Next, disconnect the Negative lead from the battery. Then go use the key to unlock the truck. Voila!
Please post here if this does not work for your truck. It works on my truck.
First, open the bonnet (hood) and then tape down or otherwise close the under-hood alarm switch that's next to the airbox and between the fender (wing) air intake and the windscreen washer reservoir filler. That will prevent alarms from sounding through the rest of this exercise.
Next, roll down the driver window (just for peace of mind) and then lock the doors by whatever means you prefer (key in the door or keyless remote).
Next, disconnect the Negative lead from the battery. Then go use the key to unlock the truck. Voila!
Please post here if this does not work for your truck. It works on my truck.
#15
For the doubters out there, it's easy to test whether or not the door lock works with a dead battery.
First, open the bonnet (hood) and then tape down or otherwise close the under-hood alarm switch that's next to the airbox and between the fender (wing) air intake and the windscreen washer reservoir filler. That will prevent alarms from sounding through the rest of this exercise.
Next, roll down the driver window (just for peace of mind) and then lock the doors by whatever means you prefer (key in the door or keyless remote).
Next, disconnect the Negative lead from the battery. Then go use the key to unlock the truck. Voila!
Please post here if this does not work for your truck. It works on my truck.
First, open the bonnet (hood) and then tape down or otherwise close the under-hood alarm switch that's next to the airbox and between the fender (wing) air intake and the windscreen washer reservoir filler. That will prevent alarms from sounding through the rest of this exercise.
Next, roll down the driver window (just for peace of mind) and then lock the doors by whatever means you prefer (key in the door or keyless remote).
Next, disconnect the Negative lead from the battery. Then go use the key to unlock the truck. Voila!
Please post here if this does not work for your truck. It works on my truck.
I will try a little harder this afternoon to open mechanically before I bother trying to jump it via starter underneath the truck. I will follow up if it works or not.
#16
Welp, I was able to open it using the key on the driver door handle!
The time I tried when I was locked out previously, I broke the mechanism.
The few times I tried a few days ago, I was extra hesitant, and it was catching on something inside there and felt jammed. Since I only tried a few times with the same feeling, I thought what I read previously was true.
I wiggled it a little and it opened fine!
The time I tried when I was locked out previously, I broke the mechanism.
The few times I tried a few days ago, I was extra hesitant, and it was catching on something inside there and felt jammed. Since I only tried a few times with the same feeling, I thought what I read previously was true.
I wiggled it a little and it opened fine!
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#18
For the doubters out there, it's easy to test whether or not the door lock works with a dead battery.
First, open the bonnet (hood) and then tape down or otherwise close the under-hood alarm switch that's next to the airbox and between the fender (wing) air intake and the windscreen washer reservoir filler. That will prevent alarms from sounding through the rest of this exercise.
Next, roll down the driver window (just for peace of mind) and then lock the doors by whatever means you prefer (key in the door or keyless remote).
Next, disconnect the Negative lead from the battery. Then go use the key to unlock the truck. Voila!
Please post here if this does not work for your truck. It works on my truck.
First, open the bonnet (hood) and then tape down or otherwise close the under-hood alarm switch that's next to the airbox and between the fender (wing) air intake and the windscreen washer reservoir filler. That will prevent alarms from sounding through the rest of this exercise.
Next, roll down the driver window (just for peace of mind) and then lock the doors by whatever means you prefer (key in the door or keyless remote).
Next, disconnect the Negative lead from the battery. Then go use the key to unlock the truck. Voila!
Please post here if this does not work for your truck. It works on my truck.
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