Piaggio MP3 500 Sport ABS electrically dead COVID storage

OzBob · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 May 2021 Karma :

Hello,

My 2016 Piaggio MP3 500 Sport with ABS was parked in the garage and left for 15 months as we were stuck overseas behind COVID-19 travel restrictions.

No surprise - it’s deader than a do-do. Interestingly I cannot find a way to open the seat to get access to the battery compartment with a charger or new battery. The key won’t open the seat.

Any ideas at all of the best next step?

Alternatively how can I ENERGIZE this puppy so I can use the unlock button?

Thanks - I’m keen to get back on the road. Cool

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jaffa90 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Apr 2016 Karma :

EEERR, press down on the seat when trying to turn the key or try other keys or drill the lock out.

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

Are you going to advise him on the correct way to adjust the chain of it next?
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jaffa90 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Apr 2016 Karma :

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

This might help
Push the key further into the key hole.
While pushing the key turn it counter clockwise, the wrong way.
The seat should 'pop' open
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

jaffa90 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Apr 2016 Karma :

""""The key won’t open the seat."""
Only taking the OP word for it.
https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic168904

slowasyoulike · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 May 2021 Karma :

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