2013 QP-S (QP-5): Open door, dash & interior lights on, insert key in ignition, ALL lights go off - no power whatsoever

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Model Year 2013 Quattropore-S (QP-5) : Getting ready to go to work this morning, go into the garage, open the driver's door, interior lights come on, insert key into ignition switch - everything goes black, no power whatsoever. Key locked in the ignition cylinder, no access hole to permit manual removal of the key. I looked under the left-rear seat for the pull-cord to open the truck manually to check the battery connections, but did not see the cord anywhere under there. I only have one key for the car at this time. This same issue occurred several weeks ago, however during my fussing around I closed the left-rear door and suddenly I saw the "park" light come on, I turned the ignition key and the car started up and ran fine, and had been "fine" since that time. I installed a new Interstate Battery a few months ago.

I'm assuming there is a corroded connection somewhere. It seems like if this was a power relay or anti-theft issue, there would still be power to the dash, etc. Feedback welcomed....

 

[CatmanV2]

I believe the QP has the key release on the boot lid, hence no pull cord. Are you really sure there isn't a key release hole covered by a blanking plate?

Can you get the bonnet open? I think there's a battery point there that will allow you to get volts to it.

Tend to agree of you've got a bad connection somewhere

C

 

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Hello CatmanV2. I do not see any tiny access hole, or a plate / plug covering any hole around the ignition cylinder. Yes I can open the bonnet, and will do so this evening, remove the covers and start looking for any obvious issues. I'll report back.

 

[CatmanV2]

Hello CatmanV2. I do not see any tiny access hole, or a plate / plug covering any hole around the ignition cylinder. Yes I can open the bonnet, and will do so this evening, remove the covers and start looking for any obvious issues. I'll report back.

Hopefully a QP owner will be along shortly!

C

 

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Just an FYI....from the other Maserati forum, a highly respected and knowledgeable member has stated that there is no emergency release cable for the boot on the M139 (trunk).

 

[dickygrace]

There’s no release cable, just the key, but that’s stuck in the ignition. Awkward one.

 

[Wanderer]

To open the boot on a QP, key in lock (near number plate lights) turn key and press DOWN on boot lid as same time. Sounds daft but it's correct!

 

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Hi Wanderer - unfortunately my one and only key is currently captured in the ignition switch, and I do not see any tiny access hole, or a plug to remove...to gain access to manually remove the key. I will get access to the boot by other means....

 

[Wanderer]

Hi Wanderer - unfortunately my one and only key is currently captured in the ignition switch, and I do not see any tiny access hole, or a plug to remove...to gain access to manually remove the key. I will get access to the boot by other means....

I thought there was a tiny button to release the key, I'll look in my manual....

 

[Gazcw]

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Hi Wanderer - unfortunately my one and only key is currently captured in the ignition switch, and I do not see any tiny access hole, or a plug to remove...to gain access to manually remove the key. I will get access to the boot by other means....

I cannot check at the moment but I think there is a small plastic plug near the ignition which if you remove and push very small screwdriver or paperclip in it will release the key..

 

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Hello Gazcw...yes I know the small plug that you are referring to, I recall that being on my old 2006 QP Sport-GT, but my current QP does not have this plug. Nor is there any tiny hole to insert a paper clip or similar...

 

[Gazcw]

Hello Gazcw...yes I know the small plug that you are referring to, I recall that being on my old 2006 QP Sport-GT, but my current QP does not have this plug. Nor is there any tiny hole to insert a paper clip or similar...

Ah ok. Nothing in the manual?

 

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Problem fixed...! The issue was the positive battery cable was only 2/3 of the way down on the battery post. I loosened the clamp, removed the cable, cleaned everything, pushed the cable all the way down on the post, and tightened the clamp. I was never able to get the key out of the ignition, so I did some disassembly of items and was able to access the boot.

 

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Several people have asked me how I got into the boot (trunk) without a key and with no power, but I'd rather not post this information on a public forum. If anyone wants to know, I can message you privately.

 

[StuartW]

Well done, a second key now needs to be at the top of your list!