dead battery locked out

[giannidub]

Heres the problem, I stored my 1998 grand prix gtp over winter.
the battery died, i don't have a door key just a keyless alarm remote. now im locked out. i tried a wire coat hanger to grab the door handle through the window but was unsuccessful. Pulling the door handle does not release the lock. and trying to hook the lock is pretty much impossible. i also tried getting to the battery from underneath the car without any luck. need some help.... please

[BNaylor]

Welcome to AF.

Sounds like you are in a real predicament.

Have tried going in from underneath the front end to see if you can get to the hood latch on the support bar in front of the radiator?

[jwardl]

You don't have a door key? I have a 2000 (which should be essentially the same car), and the ignition key fits the door. Have you TRIED it?

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by jwardl

You don't have a door key? I have a 2000 (which should be essentially the same car), and the ignition key fits the door. Have you TRIED it?

Wrong! He has a '98 GTP with Passkey II. The ignition key does not fit the door key cylinder. There is a spare key that will work on the doors and trunk which he claims he does not have.

[jwardl]

Hmmm... didn't realize there was that much difference between the '98 and '00. Thanks for the correction.

P.S. to the original poster: NEVER rely solely on a wireless remote, whether it be automotive, or any other application.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by jwardl

Hmmm... didn't realize there was that much difference between the '98 and '00. Thanks for the correction.

P.S. to the original poster: NEVER rely solely on a wireless remote, whether it be automotive, or any other application.

Needless to say there is but good suggestion otherwise if it would work.

His other option if he has access to a battery/charger/jump starter is to connect the positive lead from the charger to the big B+ (12 volt) connection on the starter (not the one on starter solenoid- S input). Ground to any good ground on the engine or frame. Hopefully, he did not disconnect the battery positive or negative cables for storage. The battery should take the charge that way unless it is shot. I have one I got a few yeas ago at AZ for around $45.00.

An auto locksmith is another option.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by giannidub

Heres the problem, I stored my 1998 grand prix gtp over winter.
the battery died, i don't have a door key just a keyless alarm remote. now im locked out. i tried a wire coat hanger to grab the door handle through the window but was unsuccessful. Pulling the door handle does not release the lock. and trying to hook the lock is pretty much impossible. i also tried getting to the battery from underneath the car without any luck. need some help.... please

Welcome aboard AF.
The pos battery cable is at the starter solenoid.
See if you can hook a batery charger on there somehow from under car.
Some auto services and lock smiths have a unlock tool if all else fails.
And some auto parts places sell slim jims or unlock tool kits.
Good luck MT.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

The pos battery cable is at the starter solenoid.
See if you can hook a batery charger on there somehow from under car.
Good luck MT.

Thanks for supporting my theory MT. You're starting to sound like an echo.

[GregA]

How about this: Call AAA or a locksmith. I know the drivers for AAA are pretty good at getting keys out of locked cars.

Take Care,

[GTPgirl]

Or alternatively, you can write down the VIN, and as long as you can show proof of insurance or something proving you own the car, any GM dealership will be able to cut you a door key, unless, of course, the door locks have been changed.

And I didn't know the '98 came with passkey II, I've had a '97 and a '99 GTP, both of them used the ignition key for the doors and the trunk.