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Something Blocking Drivers Side Key Hole On 03 V35 Coupe

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03v35

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Hi guys,

I just returned from a trip and my battery is dead. So since the keyless entry isn't working, I tried to open the drivers side door manually and there was some sort of cap over the key hole. I grabbed a flat head screw driver and unscrewed the cap and it revealed the key hole, but theres some kind of hood with threads for the cap that I originally removed blocking the key from being pushed in all the way?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated at this point, Help me out guys!

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cold climate car. that needs to be changed to the normal type. as for getting into the car . look at it fron the other side of th car andvwork out what you need to push and how you need to push it.

i can fet the correct lock for you but you ay neec to get it coded to your key by a locksmith.

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Hi Luke

The bad news is your car is like mine and has had the drivers side door lock removed and a cover plate inserted.

My car was a cold climate build and while I never had it categorically confirmed by Nissan Japan it would seem to be a modification by the dealer or factory to avoid icing up of the keyhole lock mechanism, or something like that. I have absolutely no idea how they expect you to gain entry with a flat battery, which is why I bought a new lock and pulled the door apart and fitted it so this would not happen to me.

I know this doesn't help you out much with your problem but even though it has been 4 years since I did this job I don't think that the driver's door is openable by just removing the cover plate.

I think you will have to work on releasing the bonnet by raising the car and removing the under body tray and/or front grille to gain access to the bonnet release catch from below. It won't be easy and if that doesn't work you may need to find an external source of wiring to recharge the battery to permit entry. Chris Rogers was very helpful with ideas when I got an extra key for the car in 2008. He might be able to suggest something better. Are you reading this Chris!!!!!!

I have the US 2004 G35 work shop manual if you need anything looked up. They are mirror images of our cars in most respects except some secuity electronics etc.

Good luck!

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