Sweet! Locked my keys in the car again!

Hossenfeffer

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At least I realized before I actually wanted to head home....

At least it's not running this time (oy, the embarassment :laugh: )

Thank you, AAA, for keeping me from vandalizing my own vehicle.

I think I would find a way to wind up in the same predicament with a scooter.
 

fuzzybabybunny

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I put my spare key in my wallet. I've locked myself out a couple of times, but since I had my wallet on me, it's been ok.
 

jlee

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That reminds me..I need to make a copy of my truck key. Only have one..
 

Whisper

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I did that twice in about a three week span while visiting my mother in Georgia. My spare key was over here in Louisiana, so that definitely sucked. Luckily, Hyundai will send out a locksmith for free as part of their warranty; gotta love it.
 

yhelothar

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I've done that once.
I asked these two black guys in the parking lot for advice. They helped me get it out ;)
This is what I did:
Get a flathead screwdriver, and stick on the hinge of the door. Pry it open a little.. the door will bend enough for you to stick something in.
Get a wire coat hanger, and fish out the keys.
It took me 2 hours fishing it out with a flimsy wire in the dark.. but I got it out.
I treated myself to a two double double meal at innout for saving the $40 I would've spent to get a locksmith to come help me open it. :)
 

miri

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Originally posted by: DLeRium
I still have never managed to do this...

i used to do it until i started getting vehicles with keyless entry

I dont see how its possible to lock yourself out on accident with keyless entry since you use the keys to lock the car
 

JulesMaximus

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See, I have a key fob that I use to lock my doors. If I don't have the keys, I can't lock the car.
 

AgentJean

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Here's an Idea.


Carry 2 set's of keys.

I have 1 set with a streamlight keymate and another set on a ASP palm-defender.
I carry both sets with me in separate pockets.

It is also a good idea to have a spare in a wallet just incase.
 

HN

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call someone at home with your cellphone and have them unlock it with the spare key. that works, a friend's nigerian website told me.
 

Hossenfeffer

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Originally posted by: Trippin315
The key in the statement is that it has been done AGAIN.
I learned after one time.

While I'm making great strides forward in other areas of my life, having the common sense about car keys isn't one of em.


I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of AAA, though.
 

SmoochyTX

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Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've done that once.
I asked these two black guys in the parking lot for advice. They helped me get it out ;)
This is what I did:
Get a flathead screwdriver, and stick on the hinge of the door. Pry it open a little.. the door will bend enough for you to stick something in.
Get a wire coat hanger, and fish out the keys.
It took me 2 hours fishing it out with a flimsy wire in the dark.. but I got it out.
I treated myself to a two double double meal at innout for saving the $40 I would've spent to get a locksmith to come help me open it. :)

What kind of car was it?
 

imported_Trippin315

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Originally posted by: Hossenfeffer
Originally posted by: Trippin315
The key in the statement is that it has been done AGAIN.
I learned after one time.

While I'm making great strides forward in other areas of my life, having the common sense about car keys isn't one of em.


I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of AAA, though.

I love AAA as well. Another thing that I have leaned and did not need a refresher course is how much gas is actually left when the light goes on.
AAA FTW once again.
 

yhelothar

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Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've done that once.
I asked these two black guys in the parking lot for advice. They helped me get it out ;)
This is what I did:
Get a flathead screwdriver, and stick on the hinge of the door. Pry it open a little.. the door will bend enough for you to stick something in.
Get a wire coat hanger, and fish out the keys.
It took me 2 hours fishing it out with a flimsy wire in the dark.. but I got it out.
I treated myself to a two double double meal at innout for saving the $40 I would've spent to get a locksmith to come help me open it. :)

What kind of car was it?

92' Corolla.
 

SmoochyTX

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Originally posted by: virtualgames0
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've done that once.
I asked these two black guys in the parking lot for advice. They helped me get it out ;)
This is what I did:
Get a flathead screwdriver, and stick on the hinge of the door. Pry it open a little.. the door will bend enough for you to stick something in.
Get a wire coat hanger, and fish out the keys.
It took me 2 hours fishing it out with a flimsy wire in the dark.. but I got it out.
I treated myself to a two double double meal at innout for saving the $40 I would've spent to get a locksmith to come help me open it. :)

What kind of car was it?

92' Corolla.

:beer:
 

yhelothar

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Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Originally posted by: virtualgames0
Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've done that once.
I asked these two black guys in the parking lot for advice. They helped me get it out ;)
This is what I did:
Get a flathead screwdriver, and stick on the hinge of the door. Pry it open a little.. the door will bend enough for you to stick something in.
Get a wire coat hanger, and fish out the keys.
It took me 2 hours fishing it out with a flimsy wire in the dark.. but I got it out.
I treated myself to a two double double meal at innout for saving the $40 I would've spent to get a locksmith to come help me open it. :)

What kind of car was it?

92' Corolla.

:beer:
:wine:

 

drum

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my friend locked his in his car with it running in high school. poor bastid
 

eelw

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Did it only once. It was getting warmer in late winter so took off my outer coat and left it in the car. Left the keys in the pocket though. Lucky I keep my key fob in the pocket of the inside coat.
 

Eli

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I've gotten into the habbit of locking my car with my key... no problems since. :p
Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
I put my spare key in my wallet. I've locked myself out a couple of times, but since I had my wallet on me, it's been ok.
I also do this, just incase something weird happens.
 

MrPickins

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I've done that a few times this year for some reason, but my Ranger can be broken into in less than 5 seconds. I think that's a good thing.... :confused:
 

jadinolf

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Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
I put my spare key in my wallet. I've locked myself out a couple of times, but since I had my wallet on me, it's been ok.

Same here. I also gave my car and house keys to a friend who is almost always home.