The driver's door has the only key slot on my 2003 Disco and it wont unlock the truck. I always have entered it using the remote lock/unlock function on the key/remote. I had a look at the door latch mechanism many months ago,.....and even tried a new latch shaft that runs from the lock cylinder to the door latch mechanism. Never could get it to work,......and gave up,....and put it back together. It did occur to me that if the battery died,....I might not be able to get it open, to open the hood and jump start it or charge the battery,..and of course, with the truck just sitting, that is exactly what happened.

Wondering if there is a way to open the hood from outside through the grill, or perhaps connect my jumper battery through my trailer hitch electrical harness to power up the door locks, get the doors open, open the hood and charge or jump the battery

Suggestions?

Brian in San Antonio

 

You can get a jumper charging cable on the starter.

 

I read it once somewhere that you can charge the battery underneath through the starter. Never tried that since my driver side wont lock anyway, the key won't work on my driver side. But hope you find a solution. Removing the grill requires the removal of 3 plastic rivets from the inside.

 

X2, do this.

 

Thanks guys. I'll give it a shot. Is the starter on the passenger side? (Wondering which side I should crawl under)

Brian in San Antonio

 

Yes, passenger side.

 

Maybe try a locksmith for that new door lock thingy. Had one put mine in, took maybe 5 mins., min charge.

 

Just be careful with that positive battery charger cable or you are going to have a very bad day!

 

How do you figure?

 

If he grounds the positive side of the battery out, it could arc and start a fire, shock the hell out of him, or fry some electronics. The battery may be dead, but I personally would be very careful just in case.