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Mk7 2 battery system, doors locked, 1 battery empty

Postby andu79 » Mon Nov 24, 2025 9:45 pm

Hello.
I have a 2010 2.2 85kw Transit 2 with battery system, front wheel drive. I did some minor repairs a few days ago and 1 of the batteries went empty due to the interior light. The doors are locked and no longer open with the key. When turning with the key, the door does not open, but clicks a little as if it wants to open, but cannot. I tried to pull the links between the windows with a metal rod, but it did not open. Only starter batteries can be charged under the hood and it is full. Is there any way to charge the 2nd battery?
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Re: Mk7 2 battery system, doors locked, 1 battery empty

Postby Altransit » Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:06 pm

Have a read of this ..........

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Re: Mk7 2 battery system, doors locked, 1 battery empty

Postby andu79 » Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:10 pm

Thanks for the info. I hadn't read it yet. This method worked well.
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Re: Mk7 2 battery system, doors locked, 1 battery empty

Postby reevco62 » Wed Dec 10, 2025 7:01 pm

I had the same last week but managed to unlock door with the key....
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Re: Mk7 2 battery system, doors locked, 1 battery empty

Postby Altransit » Wed Dec 10, 2025 10:51 pm

reevco62 wrote:I had the same last week but managed to unlock door with the key....

I unlock mine with the key from time to time, just to keep the lock active. So many people only use the lock when/if the battery goes flat, only to find that it's seized up through lack of use :(
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