Klortho

I can get into just about any 3rd gen F-body in less than 1 min. Pull the window out enough to slip my arm in-between the window and the A-pillar reach down and unlock the door then open, bam.

I've locked my keys in more than I can count and get in this way every time.

Klortho

blah, double post

duranged

yeah,another think is condensation and moisture casue the solenoids to trip the relays for the door lock, i went throught that with my 88 a few times, until i just pulled the relays out, they r located behind the kick panel, at least on the 88 firebirds they r , i am not sure about other years or the camaro,

camaro_junkie

First off, DON'T LOCK YOUR KEYS IN YOUR CAR!

Second, my brother once locked my keys in my car and used my dad's '88 chev pickup keys to unlock it.

If you want security:
1. Don't leave stuff in your car. Someone broke into my car a few months ago (screwdriver in lock I presume, but the lock still works) and I can only assume they were looking for my stereo faceplate in the console because they didn't end up stealing anything (faceplate was in my apartment as always). They left my $100 sunglasses and all my tools.
2. If you plan on leaving your car parked somewhere for a while, take a part of your car with you. I like to take my coil to distributor wire. It's easy to remove/install, and who's going to have a spare one when they try to take the car?
3. Maybe some might disagree, but I like those club-like things that go between your clutch or brake pedal and the floor... although I don't have one.

87CamaroMan

I locked my keys in my car once and couldn't get it with a coat hanger so I tried a very small flat head screwdriver in the key hole and with no problem at all I unlocked the door as if it were the key.

One time in winter my doors froze shut and I had to pop the hatch and go through that way. And I ain't a small guy, 6'6" 290lbs

camaro_junkie

That's funny! I had the same problem. I could unlock the door, but I couldn't break the ice on the seal without ripping the door handle off. But I could get a good grip on the hatch, so I went in that way.

V6sucker

Wll I have/use a "low-buck_ fix for not getting out of the car without the keys.
I have a short chain, about 30" with a snap "D" ring that I hook to my pants loop.
You can drive, and move around in the car, but try to get out with keys in ignition, and you suddenly stop about 3" above the seat. And if they are out of the ignition, they get dragged out with you.

They can also serve as a make shift weapon if needed.

camaro_junkie

Some Camaros come with this new technology called a buzzer that signifies the keys are still in the ignition.

TomP

My buzzer switch hadn't worked for years; when I pulled the ignition lock to replace the cylinder, I found out why- the buzzer's contact switch had cracked. So I put the broken buzzer switch back in.

Just keep a door key in your wallet and you'll all be okay. But I do like V6sucker's solution, too! (Especially about the weapon part )