Dead battery and keyless entry

[Fatt Whip]

Hi, can anyone advise on how I can get into my MK2 without having to call a locksmith. I have keyless entry on the doors, and the boot was replaced so the key doesnt work there. The battery is completely flat so will not operate the central locking. I can remove the front grill but not sure if that will help anyway. Any suggestions very welcome!!

[Waspy]

Removing the front grill would help, although not needed. You should be able get a stew driver in to push the latch. You would have more access without the grill, but doable.

Open bonnet as described above. Charge battery. Gain access. Uninstall keyless entry. Use a key as intended. Profit.

Of course, you can break in using traditional (non-destructive means)

[th3_f15t]

Failing the bonnet entry method, you can call break down cover people to come and gain access to your car, being a mk2 Golf should be fairly cheap (if you're not covered for this sort of thing). Or kindly request help from the local police if all else fails...

[brianpologti]

Why not jack it up a bit and jump it/run a feed of another battery to main lead to starter and earth, if the battery is flat ?