Locked keys in car
07-26-2018, 05:26 AM
#21
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07-26-2018, 06:49 AM
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02-19-2020, 08:40 AM
#24
Seriously, anyone who has a slim jim and knows how to use it will be able to open the door. I've even heard of owners who were able to pull back the corner of the window (that part is easy enough) and use a straightened coat hanger with guidance from a friend looking in from the other side to move the lock slide switch (the power lock switch won't work after the BCM has gone to sleep). That would take a lot of patience but it can be done.
02-26-2020, 09:55 AM
#25
Funny story about the number of keys for a particular car. I owned a 94 Mustang and took it to the dealer. While mine was in for service another customer came in with his daughter's car. He explained to the service manager the issue. They went to take the car for a ride. The dad gave him the keys and they walked out to the parking lot and opened the door and started the car. The dad looks at the service manager and tells him, this isn't my daughters car. My car and hers were the same color and had the same keys.
10-21-2022, 10:16 PM
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Your car dealer probably provided you a set of car keys when you bought a new automobile from them. If you're at home and this sounds similar, you might want to look for that spare first. Additionally, contacting a locksmith may be pricey for some and put your security at danger.
10-26-2022, 07:17 AM
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Your car dealer probably provided you a set of car keys when you bought a new automobile from them. If you're at home and this sounds similar, you might want to look for that spare first. Additionally, contacting a locksmith may be pricey for some and put your security at danger.
But I'm curious how asking a locksmith to pop your door open would put your security at risk. They do it all the time... frequently under contract with AAA. They have the tools and knowledge of how to open car doors without breaking the windows so where is the danger? The following users liked this post:
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10-26-2022, 08:11 AM
#29
Yea. That's what they keep on top of the desk, which makes keys quickly. They use this most of the time because they make better money with it. (faster process) Buried in the desk, should be one of these:
^ The punch will make a much more accurate key, also. Sometimes, I need to go to the dealer and ask them to specifically hunt for this so I can get an original key made instead of them using their grinder (top of desk), which can fall out of adjustment.
^ The punch will make a much more accurate key, also. Sometimes, I need to go to the dealer and ask them to specifically hunt for this so I can get an original key made instead of them using their grinder (top of desk), which can fall out of adjustment.
Thanks! I didn't know about the manual key punch and will keep that in mind next time they try the run around about the key grinder. I'm sure they'll claim next not to have the key blanks...then I'll asked for the manager
BTW - hope the OP got the car unlocked
10-26-2022, 04:20 PM
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One of the nice things about the 1997 Firebird that I had was it came with a little plastic door key in a little credit card type holder that you just kept in you wallet. I never had tu use it but it was there.
