Disconnected Battery ZL1 1LE Trunk Closed........

RobbyRocketz · 04-01-2020, 11:52 PM

85 year old pops closed my trunk not realizing id disconnected the battery, no way of releasing the back seat and connecting jumper too posts under hood wont energize the car.

please help!

SCCAForums · 04-01-2020, 11:58 PM

No Problem... pop the hood... there is a 'jump start' location... that you can hook jumper cables up to on the passenger front of engine compartment. Then use 'trunk release' and you'll be all good!

Just saw you tried to energize under the hood and didn't work. Check your connections, get better cables, better jumper... but that is how you do it, I've had too as well.

Best regards,
Dave

Warrior102 · 04-02-2020, 03:34 AM

What Robbyrocket said, of fold down the rear seat and crawl in and release the emergency truck release handle.

BanOne · 04-02-2020, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

What Robbyrocket said, of fold down the rear seat and crawl in and release the emergency truck release handle.

ZLE does not have the seat that folds down, so that is a no go.

closs2sx · 04-02-2020, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BanOne

ZLE does not have the seat that folds down, so that is a no go.

yes it does and I did it to mine. It does not have the remote release lever in trunk but you can use a plastic trim tool in the center of the rear seat to release it and the seat will fold down giving you access to the trunk

MakCamaro · 12-14-2021, 09:50 AM

I posted it on another thread, but I post it here as well for future reference.

I had to disconnect the battery on my ZL1 because I was leaving for a trip. So I tied a cord on the emergency latch pull inside the trunk, I dropped the rear seats (yes, they drop in the ZL1) and when I return, all I have to do is simply pull the cord to open the trunk.

iwk2much · 12-14-2021, 10:28 AM

This - but actually start the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCCAForums

No Problem... pop the hood... there is a 'jump start' location... that you can hook jumper cables up to on the passenger front of engine compartment. Then use 'trunk release' and you'll be all good!

Just saw you tried to energize under the hood and didn't work. Check your connections, get better cables, better jumper... but that is how you do it, I've had too as well.

Best regards,
Dave

MoreSpeed · 12-15-2021, 06:34 AM

All this or you could trickle charge through your cigarette lighter with a battery minder.

MakCamaro · 12-15-2021, 06:38 AM

Unfortunately I do not have a power line close to my car, otherwise I would have done so...

MakCamaro · 12-15-2021, 06:46 AM

I just wonder if activating the "Transfer Mode" would have almost the same effect as disconnecting the battery. I was using this mode on my SS during the first lockdown, when the car was parked for long periods of time and I never had an issue with my battery.

avalonandl · 12-15-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MakCamaro

Unfortunately I do not have a power line close to my car, otherwise I would have done so...

Grab a battery....and hook jumper cables to fuse box under hood....

Badmojo · 12-15-2021, 06:05 PM

You can put a battery charger on and use the trunk release on the driver's side door. For some reason the rear bumper release doesn't work with a charger.

chavomilkstain · 04-01-2023, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by closs2sx

yes it does and I did it to mine. It does not have the remote release lever in trunk but you can use a plastic trim tool in the center of the rear seat to release it and the seat will fold down giving you access to the trunk

Long dead thread, but can you explain what trim tool to use to release the latch for the back seat?

RamAir02 · 04-01-2023, 04:31 AM

There is a key in your fob. There is also a trim piece on the drivers door handle that is removable and will expose a keyed lock.

Remove the trim piece and use the key from the fob to unlock the driver's door.

04-01-2020, 11:52 PM	#1
RobbyRocketz Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Mosaic Black Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 154	Disconnected Battery ZL1 1LE Trunk Closed........ 85 year old pops closed my trunk not realizing id disconnected the battery, no way of releasing the back seat and connecting jumper too posts under hood wont energize the car. please help!

04-01-2020, 11:58 PM	#2
SCCAForums Drives: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 409	No Problem... pop the hood... there is a 'jump start' location... that you can hook jumper cables up to on the passenger front of engine compartment. Then use 'trunk release' and you'll be all good! Just saw you tried to energize under the hood and didn't work. Check your connections, get better cables, better jumper... but that is how you do it, I've had too as well. Best regards, Dave __________________ 2022 SS 1LE - Vivid Orange - SCCA CAM-C & Optima Ultimate Street Car GT Katech, MSD, QA1, Hurst, Anderson Composites, ProParts USA Custom Suspension, Auto Addict USA, Forgeline Wheels, G-Loc Brakes, Nine Lives Racing, MTX Audio, Penske Rapid Repair, RacingBrake

12-14-2021, 09:50 AM	#6
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 819	I posted it on another thread, but I post it here as well for future reference. I had to disconnect the battery on my ZL1 because I was leaving for a trip. So I tied a cord on the emergency latch pull inside the trunk, I dropped the rear seats (yes, they drop in the ZL1) and when I return, all I have to do is simply pull the cord to open the trunk. Attached Images __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

12-15-2021, 06:34 AM	#8
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	All this or you could trickle charge through your cigarette lighter with a battery minder. __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

12-15-2021, 06:38 AM	#9
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 819	Unfortunately I do not have a power line close to my car, otherwise I would have done so... __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

04-02-2020, 03:34 AM	#3
Warrior102 USCG Retired (MKC) Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 679	What Robbyrocket said, of fold down the rear seat and crawl in and release the emergency truck release handle.

12-15-2021, 06:46 AM	#10
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 819	I just wonder if activating the "Transfer Mode" would have almost the same effect as disconnecting the battery. I was using this mode on my SS during the first lockdown, when the car was parked for long periods of time and I never had an issue with my battery. __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

12-15-2021, 06:05 PM	#12
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,136	You can put a battery charger on and use the trunk release on the driver's side door. For some reason the rear bumper release doesn't work with a charger. __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

04-01-2023, 04:31 AM	#14
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	There is a key in your fob. There is also a trim piece on the drivers door handle that is removable and will expose a keyed lock. Remove the trim piece and use the key from the fob to unlock the driver's door. Attached Images __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

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