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Unlock electric boot

Tiny
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  • 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
  • 155,000 MILES
I have removed the battery to charge it overnight as car has not run for 6 months or so but I have used the locking and lights on occasions to work on her as a project.
The boot lid closed with no battery in.
All locks are electric not manual on my jag.
How do I charge the alternator to get power to the electrics?
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Monday, November 11th, 2013 AT 5:08 AM

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Tiny
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They always have a manual way also to access the battery, probably a key hole.
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Monday, November 11th, 2013 AT 6:17 AM
Tiny
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Many thanks. I have no lock barrel in the key/manual side of the trunk (that would be too simple really. Haha.
I only have ignition key and no access to the trunk apart from the electric valet switch. Unless there is something I am missing?
The rear seatd are all in place so I have no access from inside the car either.
Any suggestions?
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Monday, November 11th, 2013 AT 6:27 AM
Tiny
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There will be a key hole back there somewhere. It may be hidden under an emblem or something too.
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Monday, November 11th, 2013 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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Spot on. Thank you.
Behind the number plate is a hole in the truk panel where you can access the locking mechanism by screwdriver or an item with a long shaft.

Thank you!
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Monday, November 11th, 2013 AT 8:39 AM
Tiny
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You're welcome
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Monday, November 11th, 2013 AT 9:20 AM

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