ratat98

I just locked my keys in my pickup and there is nobody around that can unlock it...how can I get into it? thanks!

phox_mulder

At least it's not running like it was when I locked mine in.
(actually my kid did, I'm not that dumb )

I got nuthin'


phox

pmtg

have a rear slider?

maybe a coat hanger???....never tried on my 2nd gens, but it worked on the 1st gen.

wannadiesel

Where's a criminal when you need one?

ratat98

Nope no rear slider...called everyone and the sherrifs dept wont even come do it

phox_mulder

Call them back.
Tell them it's raining, the windows are down, and your blond teenage daughter is trapped inside.

I'm here all week, and apparantly in a mood.


phox

Andy505

find the cheapest window to replace.

ratat98

thought about dialing 911

Troutstrannysvc

I would go to a parts store autozone or advanced auto/napa, ect and buy a slim-jim they're called..

wannadiesel

If you are going to bust out a window, the windows in the front doors are cheaper than the quarter windows. The back window is the easiest to fix yourself.

Wedges in the top of the door frame and a properly bent coat hanger will get most vehicles open. Try for the handle if it pulls up, that's easier to grab than the lock. If it has power locks you can often trigger those very easily.

I've never broken into a vehicle....without permission.

phox_mulder

Seriosly though.

See if you can find a metal coat hanger, or length of semi stiff wire.

The tops of the doors can be pulled out enough to slip the wire in,
then maybe you can reach the unlock button (if your truck is so equipped)

If this works, you can bend the top of the door back by closing it on a 2x4 around handle high, then pushing gently on the top of the door to bend it back to where it was.

phox

rbrettctd

If you use the wedges, youll have to use your man power to torque the door back to avoid airleaks-my mechanicbro taught me that. Its no big deal though. If you had a good ol first gen, you could do I like I did when a friend locked my keys in my apartment and I had to get spare from truck. Just use 2 bent tools to unlatch and open vent window. I also carry a spare in wallet to prevent such occurances.

Justwannabeme

yeah, have a rear slider? two screwdrivers to pry a gap at the plastic square tab locking catch gets it open.

DISCLAIMER: if you do not own the vehicle, look behind you. that's anybodys' neighbor calling in the activity to the local police. this is time you don't have to sit in jail ..... or up to you to lose. educational material for entertainment only. not all specifics were disclosed. WARNING: hazards exist.

Heidi in NY

my 87 year old Dad (God Bless Him) locked me out of my truck 70 miles from home. truck running, heater on. lot of unladylike swearing could be heard, but not in the presence of my Dad.

phox_mulder

Luckily, when my son did it, I was only about 20 miles from home.

Truck idled with the heater on full blast for 45 minutes waiting for my sister to bring me my spare key from home.

I've since installed the Viper, and hit the turbo timer whenever I need to leave the truck running, with or without a child inside.


phox

Justwannabeme

okay, got a crowbar?

hook the top claw facing inside to pull the right corner out about a half inch.
coat hanger with loop inserted, hook keys, door handle or button lock (they still make those?) can't remmeber the door handles as being able to grab and pull up just for that reason.....take a shot at hooking the key ring. If I leave now I probably will beat your sheriff's dept. (liability is a big issue nowadays)
90 bucks for a locksmith to get it tomorrow..
take care, hope all goes well!
heidi (owned towing company for ten years)