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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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I’m locked out and frustrated

My 07MCS, has lots of issues, mostly electrical. Now, the latest issue, is the lights came on and wouldn’t shut off. I discovered this, early yesterday morning. It was dark, tried everything, would’ve disconnected the battery, but I had to get to work.

I have not been driving it, but I knew it would run, except the electrical issues, kept it in the driveway.

The battery is dead, and I can’t get in, the door key, doesn’t work.

I would love to get this car, back to its original glory, but I am beyond frustrated and need help.

 
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 03:50 PM
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Do a search on what to do when the hood release fails. There's a way to open the hood thru the wheel well as I recall. Did your valet key work before this happened?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 03:32 AM
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Thanks, I’ll try that. Yes, the key worked, but it is simply an electrical
switch and not mechanical.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 03:51 AM
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The headlights staying on is an indication of an FRM module failure located by the driver kick panel.

to jump the car, raise it enough to crawl under it. Locate the big red cable going to the starter and jump it. Use the subframe for your megative connection. This should give you enough voltage to electrically open the doors.
 
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