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Always thought the car wasn't supposed to let you do this. Now it's in the parking lot with the engine running. No spare in the wallet. Mostly due to that it doesn't have a flat head...
My step daughter locked herself out of the car while it was running, with the baby strapped in the car seat. Personally, Im getting sick and tired of cars, web sites, bank accounts, toaster ovens that are all in default lockout mode, and you have to proactively defeat lockout mode in order to use them. Which cannot be done without a pass code phoned to me on a cell phone, which I do not own.
Im not scared of thieves and terrorists, Im scared of the bastards in highly profitable fear-industrial complex who are trying to protect me.
My step daughter locked herself out of the car while it was running, with the baby strapped in the car seat. Personally, Im getting sick and tired of cars, web sites, bank accounts, toaster ovens that are all in default lockout mode, and you have to proactively defeat lockout mode in order to use them. Which cannot be done without a pass code phoned to me on a cell phone, which I do not own.
Im not scared of thieves and terrorists, Im scared of the bastards in highly profitable fear-industrial complex who are trying to protect me.
I'd try the PD first, and then maybe a locksmith or towing company if the police can't get into it. I used to carry a spare key in my wallet, and I know what you mean about today's keys being too thick. I've been toying with the idea of hiding a spare key outside the vehicle as soon as I can come up with a good spot.
The makers of the Corvette thought of this(at least in the C5 models.)
I had it happen once, and all I had to do was shake the car, and the door unlocked.
It is programmed that way.
Always thought the car wasn't supposed to let you do this. Now it's in the parking lot with the engine running. No spare in the wallet. Mostly due to that it doesn't have a flat head...
Anyone else ever have this happen?
Don't bother with the cops, they can't do anything for you except break the window. Time to call a locksmith.
I had a door key pad to unlock my car so many times I left my keys under my front seat rather then carry them especially in a quick in and out situation. One time my key pad failed and I was locked out. Luckily I use to have a spare key taped to the back of my license plate. Just unscrew the plate and the key was there. Worked for me the time when needed.
Now I have an "electronic" key. Not sure if I can lock myself out. I am still trying to figure it out. I also have a door key pad.
Always thought the car wasn't supposed to let you do this. Now it's in the parking lot with the engine running. No spare in the wallet. Mostly due to that it doesn't have a flat head...
Anyone else ever have this happen?
yes i have done that once. in the middle of shenandoah national park. i eventually was able to break into the car without breaking anything fortunately.
i have also locked my keys in my truck a couple of times in grand canyon national park. both of those times, i pulled the rear window out and unlocked the door.
from then on i have carried two sets of keys for my cars, in separate pockets so i if lock myself out i can get back in without the risk of damaging anything.
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