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Old 03-08-2005, 06:06 PM
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omg this is a realy dumb question to ask you guys but how do you get in your car if you left your keys in there?

all doors are locked and i cant get in any tips would be helpfull
Old 03-08-2005, 08:16 PM
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Use the spare key.

Call a locksmith.

Use a lock bar (if you have one) .

Use your picks and shims to set and open the lock (if you have them).

Try to reach the release switch or slide **** with a stiff piece of wire (without damaging the window seals) and slide or depress it to release the door.
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call triple A or some tow company chain. (time to sign up for one first though)
They have guys who will break into your car for you with no damage .all part of the service.
Ask me how I know this
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ok i got this one
i've done it before.. ok get 2 or 3 stong guys you can get a hold of the window glass form the top and the push it down find some one with really skinny arms and reach in thier and unlock the t-tops then whalla your in.. don't ask me how i know this....
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Originally posted by ridecamro
ok i got this one
i've done it before.. ok get 2 or 3 stong guys you can get a hold of the window glass form the top and the push it down find some one with really skinny arms and reach in thier and unlock the t-tops then whalla your in.. don't ask me how i know this....
Yup, I can break into any 3rd gen this way in under 20 seconds. I have had to do it more than once and its pretty easy to do by yourself. Only difference is I grab the glass at the top and pull it out. Since there is no upper channel for the glass to sit in it will bow out a good 6", or just enough to reach in and unlock it.
Old 03-08-2005, 11:06 PM
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Um. You're overlooking one thing. You said "unlock the t-tops". Ok, so, with that key you ust to unlock it, you save the effort and unlock the door!
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I think discussing methods of how to break into a thridgen will get this thread locked.
I'm going to PM you dude with another illegal entry tip.
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Originally posted by thedogs
I think discussing methods of how to break into a thridgen will get this thread locked.
I'm going to PM you dude with another illegal entry tip.
Doesnt really matter, search Google:
http://www.google.com/search?q=break+into+camaro

2nd listing....
Old 03-09-2005, 12:33 PM
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Thats a very comforting set of links you just posted
the guy in the second link is just a little bitter.

Thirdgen.org isn't google though is it?

but enuff said I get your point.
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The ruler trick... Its got my door open a few times.
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But also remember the more we know about how to steal them, the more we can try to protect them

The article is from a pathetic stand point but still a good bit of information to attempt to prevent.
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Yeah all info is good it's the "pregnant tropical fishes" that use it thats the problem.

I've 3 different locks on my car,plus the ignition, only 2 keys. The door I have the key for got frozen shut and now is waiting for spring till be fixed. until then any passengers have to crawl over the center console. My key coded ignition crapped out on me the other day and had me stranded for an hour fiddling with it...
I've taken to throwing a tarp over the car at night so the doors don't freeze shut. The car runs without the key but only starts with it in!!!!!

I have trouble getting in and going so good luck to some **** hair plucking ****** who would want to steal it..
Old 03-09-2005, 06:24 PM
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Oh i forgot that i have electric door locks i gess ill try to get a hanger and try to poke at the passenger side door and hope that works. and oh i tried to pull on the window and no luck
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Re: Locked out!

I just got locked out of mine! RAC patrolman sorted me out... I was installing remote locking at the time - d'oh!!!
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Re: Locked out!

I use my lighter pull the window from the modling out to me, grab with fingers, with slow steady, hard pressure pull window to yourself, then u can get your arm in there to get the t-top lever or use a coat hanger to poke ur trunk release switch if you dont have tops or they are locked
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