On the MP4-12C the key slot is behind the passenger door (RHD), not underneath the car. To get to the key slot you have to locate the finger hole in the top panel in the air intake and pull it done to remove the panel. Once the panel is removed you can then see the key slot. Having said that it is still incredibly difficult to unlock the door with the key. If this happens and you can't get the door to open there is another process to go through which is much more involved. Note: having charged up the battery you may encounter a number of warnings when you switch on the ignition. At this point you may have to call your local McLaren dealer for help. Who ever dreamed up this system wants shooting. It's completely ludicrous to have to go through all of this just to get the car working from a flat battery. Also, the lithium battery goes into "sleep" mode after a certain voltage is reached to protect the battery, so rule of thumb is to reconnect the charger as soon as you put the car back in the garage so the voltage doesn't drop into its sleep zone. That is assuming your car is using the factory lithium battery. Lead acid batteries don't suffer from this problem.
It's not too much of a problem on the MP4-12C. The real problem is getting into the trunk should the battery go into sleep mode, and once the battery is charged up and running again, you just hope you don't encounter any warning hazards like ESC fault, as that may require a McLaren engineer to visit to reset all the fault codes. Modern cars eh! 🙄
Matt (Dr McLaren) was kind enough to stop by and resolved the locked out issue on my 765LT in less than 30 seconds!!! His knowledge is paramount in the Racing and McLaren world… Thank you buddy.
You can’t Brian .. you then go in a different way ... I cannot post that though . Your McLaren dealer will let you know .. I can help too if you get stuck
@@supercarsinsecondsluxuryre8258 Have this same problem with 570s. Drove the car 3 weeks ago without issue then parked with charger attached. Yesterday nothing would unlock (doors, boot) so I changed both of my FOB batteries (1 was weak, 2nd key other was good). Still no luck with any functions. Trickle charger indicates full charge, shows green light. Also, neither windows have auto dropped so thinking battery is good. Any suggestions to get into the car and attempt starting the engine? Thanks .
I need advice . when I put the key in the keyhole, I'm not sure if I'm turning it to the left or right - and I'm afraid to be rough so I don't break the key, so only then am I in trouble (570s) . can you help me ?
You need to pull down the door as you turn the key clockwise so the part of the key will be facing out towards you and turn the key clockwise. In other words you turn the L part to the left and it will open as long as you are, pulling down on the door at the same time….
On the MP4-12C the key slot is behind the passenger door (RHD), not underneath the car. To get to the key slot you have to locate the finger hole in the top panel in the air intake and pull it done to remove the panel. Once the panel is removed you can then see the key slot. Having said that it is still incredibly difficult to unlock the door with the key. If this happens and you can't get the door to open there is another process to go through which is much more involved. Note: having charged up the battery you may encounter a number of warnings when you switch on the ignition. At this point you may have to call your local McLaren dealer for help.
Who ever dreamed up this system wants shooting. It's completely ludicrous to have to go through all of this just to get the car working from a flat battery. Also, the lithium battery goes into "sleep" mode after a certain voltage is reached to protect the battery, so rule of thumb is to reconnect the charger as soon as you put the car back in the garage so the voltage doesn't drop into its sleep zone. That is assuming your car is using the factory lithium battery. Lead acid batteries don't suffer from this problem.
Glad McLaren changed the process for the 570s & 720s. That must be a real pain to get to the battery on the MP4-12C platform.
It's not too much of a problem on the MP4-12C. The real problem is getting into the trunk should the battery go into sleep mode, and once the battery is charged up and running again, you just hope you don't encounter any warning hazards like ESC fault, as that may require a McLaren engineer to visit to reset all the fault codes. Modern cars eh! 🙄
Matt (Dr McLaren) was kind enough to stop by and resolved the locked out issue on my 765LT in less than 30 seconds!!! His knowledge is paramount in the Racing and McLaren world… Thank you buddy.
My pleasure Mate
How do you get the window down just enough to use the key without breaking glass??
12C
You can’t Brian .. you then go in a different way ... I cannot post that though . Your McLaren dealer will let you know .. I can help too if you get stuck
@@supercarsinsecondsluxuryre8258 Have this same problem with 570s. Drove the car 3 weeks ago without issue then parked with charger attached. Yesterday nothing would unlock (doors, boot) so I changed both of my FOB batteries (1 was weak, 2nd key other was good). Still no luck with any functions. Trickle charger indicates full charge, shows green light. Also, neither windows have auto dropped so thinking battery is good. Any suggestions to get into the car and attempt starting the engine? Thanks .
@@keyurpatel4410 how did u get on
I need advice .
when I put the key in the keyhole, I'm not sure if I'm turning it to the left or right - and I'm afraid to be rough so I don't break the key, so only then am I in trouble (570s) . can you help me ?
You need to pull down the door as you turn the key clockwise so the part of the key will be facing out towards you and turn the key clockwise. In other words you turn the L part to the left and it will open as long as you are, pulling down on the door at the same time….
Incredible introduction
Great content again 👍
Great videos.
Thankyou from the uk.
Very very knowledgeable guy!!
Loved the video! Funny and informative! :D
on a 650S
the circule to open my 675 st is broken . can I charge it through the fuse box ?
There is no visible latch for the trunk on my 675?
how do I open the bonnet with no power or key
Good explanation. Specially helpful when we can't open from under door manually.
Thankyou
720S and Senna make the easiest I am curious to see what they do on Artura having an electric motor
Thanks for the video! It helped me tremendously!
Thank you for watching…
Great help in getting into my 570GT! Thanks
Ok great thank you for watching