oh bugger

[gazthegnome]

been away and the battery went flat on the car only ever opened with central locking as the key dont work on the doors any ideas on how i get the doors to unlock ?

[Paul_13]

Might be able to lie underneath and pop the bonnet. Possible on 205's, I know a 306 engine bay is tighter

[Redordead89]

Or if you cant get the bonnet open get someone with super skinny long arms to try get jump leads on the battery

[Paul_13]

Good point, or on the starter may be easier to get to

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What engine is it?

[welshpug]

depends which engine and equipment, I have managed to pull the cable on a non ac dt, I doubt its possible on anything xu/xud/dw with ac.

battery live is easier to get to than starter on most.

[Matt]

I can pull my bonnet cable no problem, worth a shot!

[Toms306]

Bit of 'penetrant' in the key barrels maybe easier?

[andyyy]

Could try using string or coat hanger. I know you said the key doesn't work on the doors but does it work on the boot ?

[Redordead89]

Graphite lock lube for your door barrel! Don't use WD40!!!!!
Check your key battery if no joy with all of the above???

[RetroPug]

If you absolutely can't get anywhere using one of the easier, less time-consuming methods suggested you could take the front bumper off and then access the bonnet catch that way.

[highwayman306]

Failing all of those suggestions.................

[Poodle]

These are depressingly easy to break in to, will send you a pm.

[Jonny81191]

Just dive under and jump it from the alternator