Here s a step by step photographic guide to open your prius trunk a k a boot a k a rear door when your battery is dead.
05 prius with dead battery and locked door.
Paul williams apr 6 15 at 2 55.
Pry the car s door slightly in order to budge simply the additional wedge in.
However if you need to get into the hatch with a dead battery see below.
Flip down the rear seats push the button next to the seat belts on both rear seats and pull down the seat backs.
A dead key fob will not prevent you from entering and starting any modern automobile.
I was able to open the hood and use a stand alone battery to bring my prius back to life.
How to open prius door with dead battery with the battery dead and you trapped inside the car the only scenario is you waiting in the middle of the road for a friend coming to help you out.
The prius has a battery under the hood that can be jumped.
I believe the 12v battery on my prius has gone flat as the keyfob will no longer unlock the doors.
It is not necessary to open the hatch when the battery is dead.
Slide wedge into the gap on your car s door.
If you open the door straighten the coat hanger and then slip it in.
The small red light on the keyfob still lights up thought so i don t believe it to be a problem with the fob.
Since headlights were added to the front of cars and trucks the hurried and the forgetful have been leaving them on resulting in a dead battery and a much longer day than they may have hoped for.
However the key for the door lock hidden inside the fob won t unlock the doors either.
Battery technology has come a long way and most modern vehicles can go all night with the radio on or the.
Walking out to your car to discover a dead battery is never the beginning of a good time.
So this way will create a gap between your body and the door.