2008 Honda Civic Doors Wont Open w/ Remote Nor Manually...

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Asked by Melissa Jun 19, 2011 at 09:52 AM about the 2008 Honda Civic LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I locked my Civics doors lastnight and upon returning to my car in the morning I could not
open the doors with either the remote or manually!  Any hidden tricks I could do before I call
the shop???

6 Answers

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Two things to try before taking it to the shop, take the keys battery out and back in, or using a spare key if you have one, probably a dead battery or something in the key...

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Why didnt I think of that Anthony?? Dustin- I did try that (well actually put a new battery in the key) and that did not work. I ended up calling a guy to come out and we got thru the trunk but we found out the cars battery was DEAD! I think thats a little crazy that if the car battery dies and your doors are locked you cant get in either with key remote or manually!!! :(

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this happened to me!! but i have an 07 accord. i ended up crawling through the trunk because the remote worked for the trunk but not the doors....haven't had a problem since *knocks on wood*

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I do not have a remote to this car just the key...now it will not turn to lock or unlock....tried WD40 didn't work. How can I find the remote?

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how do i get throu the trunkbin the manual it says clip of where i press to open but it seems like im going to brake it is this right HELP PLZ !!!

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