Locked out, batter dead

[JWMich]

I had this happen a couple of weeks ago. Turns out my TCU went out and left me with a parasitic draw that took out the battery and left me with no way in. I fooled around with it for way too long, trying to jump it at the starter motor, etc., before I called road service (mine is AAA) and reported a lockout. Out came the truck and the door was open in five minutes. Should have thought of that from the start.

[gregy]

Its not too hard to jump the starter motor, I have done it twice. I can do it without jacking the car up. Easiest way I found is to use a battery charger and a long extension cable. Connect the positive to the starter and the negative to a good ground point on the car. Leave it for 1/2 hour or so and you can unlock your doors, leave it longer and you can just unlock and start your car.