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Locked Keys in Car! (Solution)

13K views 17 replies 11 participants last post by  iowagold  
#1 ·
Hello everybody!

As the title says, I locked my keys in the car while at the gas station. That sucks.
The locksmith said it's $130 to come out, so I decided to get creative before going the "find the cheapest window" route.
Fortunately, someone loaned me a tire iron from their car, and I bought a screwdriver from the gas station.

From there, I was able to remove the antenna from the roof, pry the door slightly with the tire iron, and use the antenna to press the unlock button!
(If you're in this situation, the unlock side of the button is the one closer to the window switches)

Had to bend the antenna a bit, but I'll just get a new one when I visit the junkyard next. $5 instead of $130 is a good deal to me!

Hope this helps someone out
 
#3 ·
From there, I was able to remove the antenna from the roof, pry the door slightly with the tire iron, and use the antenna to press the unlock button!
(If you're in this situation, the unlock side of the button is the one closer to the window switches)

Had to bend the antenna a bit, but I'll just get a new one when I visit the junkyard next. $5 instead of $130 is a good deal to me!
Bro delete this lmao jk freaking brilliant lol
 
#5 ·
There are credit-card shaped plastic keys, AAA used to offer these for free to members
 
#11 ·
Okay I got one, I locked my key fob in my BMW many years ago as I went cycling after work. Work. Realized I was locked out called AAA and they put the pillow method into the door frame to wedge it open. We can see the key fob sitting in the center console. I suggested he just press the unlock button on the fob, and instantly opened.
 
#18 ·
WHOO HOO!
Party time?🥳
😂
There are some fun reply’s I could put in there.

I think I am covered with the A D D thoughts of 3 keys !
Two key rings one left one right and one in the wallet.

I never place any keys in public access

And the 4th well I have my locksmith credentials lol so a 4.1 rav is not that big of challenge. I can mcguiver my way in to most cars and trucks pretty easily.
Does that cover all of the add?
Lol