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fenderstrat1234 · 04-10-2008, 01:40 PM

SUCCESS!!!!! I got the hood open by using a paper clip to maneuver the locking mechanism for the trunk release out of the way. But it seems my problems arent over yet. I hooked up a booster pack ( http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Ep
rd_id=845524442952263&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672502&bmU
ID=1207863248391&deptid=1408474396672395&ctgrid=1408474396672406&sub
ctgrid=1408474396672502 ) if it makes a difference.
I hooked the positive cable to the battery and the negative to the hood clip. When i turn on the pack, i hear a faint clicking under the dash that goes for 2 seconds, stops for two, and repeats. When I turn the key into any position, the clicking disappears, some of the dash lights go on dimly, and the radio light flashes. Yet, when i turn the key to start the car, nothing. I'm no car expert, but the hood clip i attached the cable to seems to be covered in black paint. whether or not that would inhibit the flow of electricity, i dont know. Any help is appreciated, the weather in Ottawa just turned nice, and im DYING to get my baby on the road!!!!!!!!!!

04-10-2008, 01:40 PM	#9
fenderstrat1234 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ottawa, canada Posts: 5	SUCCESS!!!!! I got the hood open by using a paper clip to maneuver the locking mechanism for the trunk release out of the way. But it seems my problems arent over yet. I hooked up a booster pack ( http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Ep rd_id=845524442952263&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672502&bmU ID=1207863248391&deptid=1408474396672395&ctgrid=1408474396672406&sub ctgrid=1408474396672502 ) if it makes a difference. I hooked the positive cable to the battery and the negative to the hood clip. When i turn on the pack, i hear a faint clicking under the dash that goes for 2 seconds, stops for two, and repeats. When I turn the key into any position, the clicking disappears, some of the dash lights go on dimly, and the radio light flashes. Yet, when i turn the key to start the car, nothing. I'm no car expert, but the hood clip i attached the cable to seems to be covered in black paint. whether or not that would inhibit the flow of electricity, i dont know. Any help is appreciated, the weather in Ottawa just turned nice, and im DYING to get my baby on the road!!!!!!!!!!