My 2002 subarue foresters battery is dead, electric locks won't open, key won't work in lock. How do i manually pop the hood w/o access to the cabin

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the key works in all cars
turn it. door opens. pop hood, charge battery, (or jumper cable it)
even a 2014. with insane security features.

Get into your car the same way you would if you locked your keys in the car. Call AAA or try a coat hanger.

Open the door manually with the key!

Many Ford Escapes have power door locks as standard equipment. This system consists of a lock switch, lock actuator and wiring harness. When you depress the lock switch, it sends an electronic signal through the harness to the actuator. The actuator moves an internal piston that either pulls the actuator hook down or pushes it up. The actuator hook connects to the lock rod, which either locks or unlocks the door, depending on which way you push the lock button. While this system won't work with a dead battery, the mechanical lock system remains unaffected by electrical power loss.

Insert the door lock key into the driver's door lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise one quarter turn.
Pull the door handle up until the Escape's door opens. Once the driver door is open, simply open the remaining doors by pulling the interior door handles until the doors open.

use the key drivers side still has a key[manual open ] hole if u dont have a key will to slim jim the door call a service station or lock smith

If you cannot open it from inside, take the door panel off and try to unlock it manually (if not power locks) If you do have power locks, pop the hood, and disconnect the positive terminal on the batter (make sure you have any codes needed (if required) for stock stereo system; your owners manual will explain this, as these codes (or code) is needed to enable the stereo). This is an anti-theft option for newer vehicles, but are not necessarily equipped. If you manual does not specify if your vehicle has this, check with the dealership of purchase.
If not, or if you obtain the codes, go ahead and disconnect the positive terminal. I once locked my keys in my 1990 Ford F250, with power locks - luckily, my hood was up as I was doing some minor repairs, and decide to give this a try. Once I disconnected the positive it popped all the locks (two door).
If this does not work, I suggest inquiring with the dealership, or google it.
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
carsandcomps,
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I hate the way they have incorporated these new alarm systems so that you cant open the doors when the battery is dead, some cars will lock you inside unable to open door from inside. The electric door locks are what is keeping you from being able to unlock doors. Some people go to Auto Zone and rent the tool that can be slid into the door by way of the window opening, this doesn't always work. the best way to get in is to go under the car with a set of jumper cables and charge the battery from the large battery cable that is connected to the starter.. charge battery enough to access door locks P.s. it wont take much power to use key to unlock door after the battery has a small charge..

Here's a link to program your fobs,need to do both at the same time. 2008 Subaru Forester Key Fob Remote Programming Instructions

first unhook the battery for 15seconds and hook it up......if that dnt work jus say somthing i pretty sure i can help u figure this out

there is one two ways the first is use like that commercial deicer and spray it into the locking unit if it works and you do get the hood open spray the deicer into the lock again it should take care of it for good and if unsure spray a little WD40 in the latch. the second is more difficult and it requires heat not advisable to use though.