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Old 03-13-2007, 01:04 AM
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Default Locked T-Top Cant unlock it now

Well I was seeing if i could lock my driver side t-top since i noticed when i got the car I couldnt lock the pass side.. well now I cant unlock it so I did the common sense thing grab some plyers, ya i twisted my keys 4 different ways so after i straightened it enough to unlock the doors i just said **** it for the day

wth guys? it locked just fine now its stuck
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Old 03-13-2007, 06:43 AM
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push down on it and turn....
Old 03-13-2007, 08:03 PM
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tryed and tryed passenger side locks/unlocks with ease.. great im screwed
Old 03-14-2007, 02:22 AM
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small plastic explosives should do the trick
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ehhh wd40
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Make sure the handle is all the way closed so there isn't any extra tension on the locking mechanism.
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yeah just turn the handle hard my t-top locks broke like genesis 26317 did i believe it was the meat hooks i have for hands
Old 03-14-2007, 04:56 PM
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tryed that me and both my dad (he works out) get it about halfway and it feels like we are gonna break the plastic handle..
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Originally Posted by Genesis_26317


Those suckers just popped open to, I couldn't believe it how easy it was.


It feels about the same on mine or not. When i got the car they were When i took out the the t-tops the handle had a little tension on it. I thought the tops seized up from sitting. Then i tried using the key it was about the same so i it back and continued to use them that way.


WOW I HAVENT SEEN THIS ONE YET
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damnit i want to take this bitch off, iv tryed laying into it i dont want to break the handle..
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Originally Posted by GregD63
Try some WD-40 or motor oil on the key and lock. If that does not work, call a locksmith, and tell him you will bring the car to him. He should have a way to get the lock to turn. One of the little pins in the lock is probably just broken or stuck.
i was gonna call pop a lock (triple AAA) and say the keys are stuck and then ill give him $5 when he shows up to get it



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