dead 12V battery and can't open hood latch

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by jharris378, Jun 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM.

  1. jharris378

    jharris378 Junior Member

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    The title pretty much sums it up.

    My car sat about 10 weeks and my 12V battery is dead. I can't positively locate the hood latch with my fingers. I think I find it but it but it won't budge left or right. I need help describing its location and which way to push it to open the hood. Is it on the driver's side of center line?

    Once I get the hood open and charge the 12V battery, I should be able to start the engine, open the charge port, etc.

    Would a 12V booster that plugs into the interior lighter/accessory port work or is that post only on when the car is on?
     
  2. jharris378

    jharris378 Junior Member

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    Found the answer to the latch. It's UP!