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Locked out of Corolla

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My mom left her keys inside her 2005 Corolla, and forgot to take them out before locking it 🙁 Any ideas on how I can open it? Who do you call when this thing happens? The dealer, or a locksmith?
 
Does she have the valet key at home somewhere? I don't know if they give those out anymore..but it'd be cheaper than a locksmith.
 
Slim Jim might not work on the newer cars since they usually put a plate over the locking mechanism thingy now. You have a few options:

1. Call AAA
2. Get key from dealer ($30)
3. See if you can pull back the window and use a coathanger (only works if your keys aren't in the ignition)
4. Bash the window open
5. Buy a new car
 
Originally posted by: FleshLight
Slim Jim might not work on the newer cars since they usually put a plate over the locking mechanism thingy now. You have a few options:

1. Call AAA
2. Get key from dealer ($30)
3. See if you can pull back the window and use a coathanger (only works if your keys aren't in the ignition)
4. Bash the window open
5. Buy a new car
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5!!!
 
Too bad you didn't buy a domestic. You could put a coat hanger through the weather seal to reach the power lock. 😉

<- had to do that on a 89 caravan. 😀
 
Originally posted by: suse920
Originally posted by: FleshLight
Slim Jim might not work on the newer cars since they usually put a plate over the locking mechanism thingy now. You have a few options:

1. Call AAA
2. Get key from dealer ($30)
3. See if you can pull back the window and use a coathanger (only works if your keys aren't in the ignition)
4. Bash the window open
5. Buy a new car
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5!!!
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I vote for 5 too!
 
Originally posted by: SSP
Too bad you didn't buy a domestic. You could put a coat hanger through the weather seal to reach the power lock. 😉

<- had to do that on a 89 caravan. 😀
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That works on just about every car before 1995 🙂 Or at least on a 95 Camry and a 95 'Teg
 
roadside assitance with your cell plan? mine covers flats/towing/gas/lockouts

i usually use a coathanger if one is handy, pry open the door just enough to slide it in if the window isnt cracked.
 
Originally posted by: SSP
Too bad you didn't buy a domestic. You could put a coat hanger through the weather seal to reach the power lock. 😉

<- had to do that on a 89 caravan. 😀
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89 caravans had a power lock option? OMG I NEED TO FIND THE PIECES FOR THIS SO I CAN RIG A REMOTE ENTRY.
 
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