75subie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 for the first time i locked my keys in my car:mad: whats the easiest way to jimmy the lock up so i can get in? i don`t have any tools with me, but maybe the anntenna will work? or a coat hanger? any suggestions? quick please, i`m stuck at school:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceMan Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Fortunately these cars are the "unlockable" type, with a slim jim.. Usually campus security has one. My only other suggestion, is try to find someone with an old datsun, or early nissan. The keys they use are very similar to our subaru one. if your tumbler is worn out enough, you might be able to get a datsun key to unlock your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 thanks, i'll ask around to see if anyone has a slim jim, if not, i'll have to try and do with the antenna. that or maybe try some other keys, not many older cars here though, and subes have real thin keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I have an RX key that opens like 4 of the other cars.. including a vw bug... you might get lucky if someone else has like previously mentioned.. nissan, datsun, subaru, and possibly toyota keys from the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 since there's no window frame on the door this is an option... take a long solid rod, and provided you can "pull" the top of the window out enough to get you hand and rod in, you can swin the rod and hit the lock to unlock it... at least that's how I did it in a Legacy at a junkyard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davalos Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I agree on the window thing ... for me it was easier to get a long stick (I used a curtain rod) and push it all the way to the other side of the car and PUSH the lock mechanism, rather than trying to get something behind it to Pull it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I agree on the window thing ... for me it was easier to get a long stick (I used a curtain rod) and push it all the way to the other side of the car and PUSH the lock mechanism, rather than trying to get something behind it to Pull it. Good luck! I agree with this method, worked for me on my then-new '77 Celica. Minimal or no damage. Call campus security/police/fire first though.. they'll have you unlocked in a jiffy:) . Just my 2 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I agree on the window thing ... for me it was easier to get a long stick (I used a curtain rod) pool stick may also be a viable candidate, i've used one of those before, but not on an EA81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GL-10 Turbo Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Take a copy of your registration (or your insurance card) and your license down to the subaru dealership... ...if you get lucky, they have your key code information, and they can use the VIN to look it up...and make you a copy by VIN code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davalos Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Take a copy of your registration (or your insurance card) and your license down to the subaru dealership... ...if you get lucky, they have your key code information, and they can use the VIN to look it up...and make you a copy by VIN code. $13 bucks at my dealer for that. But they could do it in like 10 minutes, you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 But Jons stuck at school and probably no where close to the Subaru dealership..and he probably has his reg and insurance....in the car??? If you were closer Jon I would run out quick and jimmy you open..I used to own my own repo company..I am the queen of the slimjim/coat hanger;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've used the antenna - bend the tip into a hook and use it like a slim jim. Just need a pair of pliers to unscrew it, and bend the hook. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I agree on the window thing ... for me it was easier to get a long stick (I used a curtain rod) and push it all the way to the other side of the car and PUSH the lock mechanism, rather than trying to get something behind it to Pull it. Good luck! that's almost what i did when my sis locked the keys in the ignition with the engine running..luckly the window was down about an inch which helped greatly... BTW-so did you get in yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 $13 bucks at my dealer for that. But they could do it in like 10 minutes, you're right.Wow, that's steep; went to Eastside Subaru in Bellevue and had it done for $6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 thanks so much for all the replies guys. i was able to connect 2 coat hangers and slip them by the window, and then i was able to pull the lever to open the hatch:banana: thank god subarus have a inside hatch release thanks again:headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Yeah....I have to say, of all the cars I've ever had to break into...... the Subaru is by far the hardest to do with a slim jim, the rubber seal at the bottom of the door windows can be a b!*ch. The easiest ever was my Z, it took like 3 seconds to get into. BTW, I'm not a professional theif or anything but I am blonde and locking my keys into my car is something I've done many,many,many,many times.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i was able to connect 2 coat hangers and slip them by the window, and then i was able to pull the lever to open the hatch:banana: thank god subarus have a inside hatch release thanks again:headbang: that's how i got into my gl-10.didn't chime when the key was in the ignition and was always leaving the keys inside...(3-4 times) glad to hear you got back in.. (good thing your seat backs weren't locked) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Beleive it or not, I keep some finger nail clippers with me at all times. The little file can and will open most older Soobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 MY brothers Fiat requires you to lock it with the key, so you can't lock your keys in your car. I think this is the ultimate in stopping it from happening. I wonder if subie door locks can be modified to not lock when closing them..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty2Austin Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Beleive it or not, I keep some finger nail clippers with me at all times.The little file can and will open most older Soobs. my friend keeps a collection of old subaru keys with him... and unless its a new lock in a subaru, he has so far been able to open all the subarus he has tried with at least one of his keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratgrindle Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Don't break the small wing window if equiped it is not the cheapest!! G- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 :confused: Suabru's dont have wing windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The one time this happened to me with my EA82 wagon, it took the AAA guy over an hour to give up and call in and ask for how. Turns out the Sube wagons couldn't be opened with a slimjim on the front doors; the trick is to use the slimjim on the rear door; he had it open 5 minutes later. My solution: I wear a true keychain around my neck at all times with spare keys for all our cars. Since I started that, I've never locked myself out of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The one time this happened to me with my EA82 wagon, it took the AAA guy over an hour to give up and call in and ask for how. Turns out the Sube wagons couldn't be opened with a slimjim on the front doors; the trick is to use the slimjim on the rear door; he had it open 5 minutes later. My solution: I wear a true keychain around my neck at all times with spare keys for all our cars. Since I started that, I've never locked myself out of my car. That's weird - I've opened them with the car's antenna before..... but then I've replaced a few lock mechanisms, and seeing how they work helps. When I open them I pull or push the lock mechanism horizontally. That usually gets em open. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I know all mazdas including mine have some thing where you have to hold up the handle to lock the door when you shut it, except for the back doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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