Locking a D3 with a disconnected battery?

Hello, I'm a new member but have been busy and happily 'fixing' things on my D3 for 2 years. I was going to park up my 'self-isolating' D3 for a few weeks, and disconnect the battery, for added security. (And also do some other mechanical jobs). But then I can't operate the central locking, and if I have the bonnet open, ditto. Any workarounds please? Much appreciated. Stay safe.

I believe there is a key hole behind the plastic handle cover where you would expect the key to go. Not sure if it's drivers or passenger side.

@gstuart is yer man for this. (I think)

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Hi

indeed can lock the disco , the passenger side has the plastic door lock removable cover, if u look underneath ur see a slot, use ur ign key to push into the slot and the cover will come off ,

rear door won’t open without ur battery connected

hope that helps

Hello and welcome

gstuart said:

Hi

indeed can lock the disco , the passenger side has the plastic door lock removable cover, if u look underneath ur see a slot, use ur ign key to push into the slot and the cover will come off ,

rear door won’t open without ur battery connected

hope that helps

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Many thanks gstuart. Yep I was aware of the hidden lock inside passenger side door handle tbh, though I was wondering if there was another cunning way. Cheers for mentioning rear doors locking.

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If yer disconnect the battery then the alarm won't work. Is yer insurance ok with that? Yer could always buy a battery charger to top up the battery each week. ctek type.

Hippo said:

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If yer disconnect the battery then the alarm won't work. Is yer insurance ok with that? Yer could always buy a battery charger to top up the battery each week. ctek type.

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A much appreciated observation Hippo