hi i am working on a 2000 1.7 ford puma it has been stood for several months and the battery is dead so obviously the central locking doesn't work i tried just the key in the door locks and it will not open either door or the boot. does anybody know how i can get into the car any other way than having to break/remove a window? thanks luke

luke, June 2011

thank you i will give that a go. just get the oil from any motor discount store?

luke, June 2011

Try spraying some lock oil into the locks then gently try to turn them with the key. Dont force it, take your time and just wiggle the key back and forth. It may need a second dose of oil
If you cant get lock oil use a good penetrating oil such as PlusGas.
Avoid WD40, I find that stuff just washes off the good oil and leaves a sticky residue after a short time.

horst, June 2011