it's the pov-pack one, so i've got a "real" key for starting it

Is it possible to get up through the engine bay to the bonnet release or to get some leads attached to the battery?
Start motor from memory is located on the rear left hand side of the engine (on the passenger side) from memory.


Looks pretty tight in there
Edit: also LHD car there.

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teejay: If I wanted a comeback Id wank in front of a fan

yeah, there's not a lot of room. I've not jacked it up yet to see if i can get in at the starter motor. My Patrol's certainly a lot easier to get underneath!

Battery should be covered under warranty for 2 years....I have had one replaced under warranty in the past...

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And have you actually spoken to the dealer?

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They are covered by RAC! call them

yeah, and they told me to use the roadside assistance...

Got the RAC out, and they managed to get in - it seems that the key actually worked for them in the lock (grr!). Charged the battery overnight and it seems to be OK now, got a Optima Yellowtop on order now...