Dead Battery - how to open the hood

[AlexJet]

I was on vacation and when I come back the battery is dead on my 5th Gen. Not even lights flash when I push the button on remote.
Does anyone knows how to open the hood from outside, so the battery can be recharged? Door lock cylinder is broken and 5th Gen for some reason now has only driver door lock cylinder, my 4th Gen has one on the driver door and another on the hatch door, but for some reason Toyota stop making this.

 

[-E5J-]

I was on vacation and when I come back the battery is dead on my 5th Gen. Not even lights flash when I push the button on remote.
Does anyone knows how to open the hood from outside, so the battery can be recharged? Door lock cylinder is broken and 5th Gen for some reason now has only driver door lock cylinder, my 4th Gen has one on the driver door and another on the hatch door, but for some reason Toyota stop making this.

Do you have AAA or any roadside assistance?

 

[AlexJet]

Do you have AAA or any roadside assistance?

Unfortunately no

 

[BadTrainDriver]

Hmmm.
My 2019 TRD Pro has a key on the rear liftgate.

 

[AlexJet]

Hmmm.
My 2019 TRD Pro has a key on the rear liftgate.

My 2016 Limited doesn't...
Where is your key lock cylinder located?

 

[llDemonll]

Hmmm.
My 2019 TRD Pro has a key on the rear liftgate.

His sig says he has a Limited. Limited don't have cylinders on the tailgate.

 

[IrieRider]

Go check Facebook or some local pages, someone will come pop the locks for 20 bucks, 40 tops.. people who do provebroadside assistance. Theyll wedge the door and use the big ole stick to flip the lock

 

[AlexJet]

His sig says he has a Limited. Limited don't have cylinders on the tailgate.

Yep, Limited has Window Up/Down buttons where TRD has lock cylinder.
My 2005 Limited had the Lock Cylinder. Why Toyota decided to take it of on 5th Gen Limited...

 

[AlexJet]

Go check Facebook or some local pages, someone will come pop the locks for 20 bucks, 40 tops.. people who do provebroadside assistance. Theyll wedge the door and use the big ole stick to flip the lock

The problem is that the door handle and lock is broken...

 

[jrandom]

The problem is that the door handle and lock is broken...

All your door handles/locks are broken? Holy crap.

A long arm should be able to reach the hood latch (if not one of the other door locks), you will have to wedge your door out at the top rear corner, just don't get gnarly with it and it should be okay.

One of these: like $30 on amazon
4 Piece Standard Long Arm Car Opening Tool Kit | PRO-LOK

Comes with everything you need, chances are this is what a locksmith is going to use.

 

[-E5J-]

The problem is that the door handle and lock is broken...

Do know anybody with AAA?

I ask because AAA covers the vehicle members ride in, too (not just what you own).

So if a buddy has AAA, he could call them for you, so that he can get into your truck to get his stuff...

Good luck.

 

[AlexJet]

All your door handles/locks are broken? Holy crap.

Driver door only, but it's the only one which has the Lock cylinder

 

[rayofsi]

Driver door only, but it's the only one which has the Lock cylinder

they can open the passenger side door.. airbag wedge and a stick. had this done before.
good luck

 

[rwh963]

call local police dept.? they do this service.

 

[AlexJet]

call local police dept.? they do this service.

Not in Canada

 

[nevada]

you have a trailer plug? you could find the correct pins and slow charge the battery through there. it will be a bit tricky to wire in, but would be possible.

 

[AlexJet]

you have a trailer plug? you could find the correct pins and slow charge the battery through there. it will be a bit tricky to wire in, but would be possible.

Interesting idea... I just need the power for remote to open electric door Lock, then I can open the hood and charge the battery.

 

[AlexJet]

I don't think this works. Looks like trailer blush got a relayed power which only activates when vehicle is started. All pins are 0.

 

[thennen]

Unfortunately no

Is AAA something you WANT? I had a car problem once and had no AAA. They let me sign up for a year over the phone, and then came out to help. Not sure if they still do this.

 

[cb1111]

call local police dept.? they do this service.

Not in Canada

Not in most places in the states either. Maybe if you live in Mayberry...