27th Jan 2014, 09:28

Getting into the boot and door handles.

To get into the boot without using the key fob:

Open the locked glove box thing that is at shoulder height on the back bulkhead between the seats. Open that, and inside is another key hole; that's the one wired to the boot lock that should open the boot (found this when my girlfriend locked her keys in the boot).

Also a handy tip on not breaking door handles:

The problem is the latch/lock on the outside of the door; they tend to collect dirt / road dust. This clogs them up, and makes them stiff to open, so you pull the handle harder and break the handle.

First clean out as much dust as you can with a small screwdriver, then get some WD40 on the latch. Give it a good going over with the oil. Then keep opening and closing the door for about 20 times; it should get easier.

A bit of oil every month should keep it that way.

Now a question. Anyone know where the lights on buzzer is on the car? The Haynes manual says it should be on top of the main fuse box, but it's not there. If anyone's is working, where is the noise coming from? That might help me find it.