Car doesn't respond to key fob or key

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Sep 16, 2012 | 11:25 AM
  #1  
Whats up people! First of many posts here. I recently purchased a 2010 sportback lancer gts, which has been awesome. Yesterday however I went outside to go to work, and my car was completely dead. No response from the key fob, and nothing happens when I turn the key in the lock. No idea what is going on here, and I'd prefer not to have it towed to the dealership to get fixed. I only know of the one lock by the drivers door, is there any way to solve this? Thanks in advance
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Sep 16, 2012 | 12:58 PM
  #2  
So you are saying that the key will not open your door? Even the physical lock? If so then you obviously need to give your head a shake and get someone to open your car. We cannot magically open your car on the internet.
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Sep 16, 2012 | 02:19 PM
  #3  
Well yeah I understand that...

I am unfamiliar with the ins and outs of this vehicle, and was wondering if anyone knew of a way to get in the car other than that, because I would think with the lock having to be powered(I'm guessing here), mitsubishi would leave a solution that doesn't require me breaking into my own car. If that is the only way to solve this, I'm going to be pretty pissed.
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Sep 17, 2012 | 09:05 AM
  #4  
On the back of the remote is a little black switch - it releases a metal key you can use to open the car door (i think you say you did this). Try the hatch too.

I suspect your battery is dead (either key fob or car battery).

If the key starts the car (you pop off the black plastic ignition key cover and insert the key) - then your FAST remote battery is dead.

If the car won't start (no lights/horn either) - then replace the car battery.

Lastly - take a moment to read the manual - good stuff and it may save a trip to the dealer$hip, eh?
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