Can't unlock car .

[carver]

Sadly my brother in law passed away 10 days ago. The family is trying to sort everything out and I was called to help deal with his car. It's a (s197) 14 gt convertible with V8 and auto trans. The car has been sitting for a few months. When I try the remote door locks the lights just barely flicker. I'm sure the battery is almost dead and won't unlock , and when I insert the key in the lock it still wont turn and I can't unlock it. Ive tried both sets of keys...
Does it need power to unlock even with the key in the door ?

 

[racer47]

My 06 does not need power to work the manual door locks. I know for sure. Maybe spray some lube in the lock, maybe its just grimey from never being used.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Prolly, the manual lock was never used and ended up corroded inside. racer47 has the best idea.
Barring that, you could possibly jack the car up, and finagle some battery charger lines onto the starter and maybe charge the battery that way.
Lastly, just call a locksmith that specializes in vehicles, those guys usually get right in with no damage.
and sorry about your brother in law, clearly he was a man of good taste since he married your sister and owned a mustang.

 

[carver]

Thanks Guys , I will add lube and lots of key wiggling to see if it loosens up. !

 

[carver]

Quick update , I got back to the car today with WD40 and a little key wiggling. Got it open no problem !