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Left keys inside truck

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacomaislife, Feb 14, 2020.

  1. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    Tacomaislife

    Tacomaislife [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello everyone for Valentine's this year i locked myself out of my truck :facepalm:anyway I could open without calling a lock smith or broking anything? .could I go to Toyota or call them and order a key ? Any help well be greatly appreciate. It's a 2004 Tacoma v6 double cab
     
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  2. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    bagleboy

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    I picked the lock on my Ranger with a 12pt hand saw.
     
  3. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    RyanL

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    If you take your title with your name on it and ID to the dealer they’ll cut you a key from your VIN for like $8.
    Sorry for the bummer of a night!
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    Ccrames2018

    Ccrames2018 Jack of some trades.

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    Can you slide the back window open with your hands? If you are small enough to fit through you could do that. I did it once in high school in my 1st gen.
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:17 PM
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    pdaddy

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  6. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:13 AM
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    mechanicjon

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    :popcorn:
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:30 AM
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    mechanicjon

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    If the door was completely sealed and the only place air could escape is around lock knob it might work. But the clearance around the lock knob would have to be small.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:34 AM
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    04Pre_Runner

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    The newer style first gen rear window is a lot harder to do this with.
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:46 AM
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    tennis ball method works wonders! @whatstcp is trollin
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:49 AM
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    You're gonna have to call a locksmith my friend. Or someone with access to a spare key.

    Been there done that.. 3 times actually. Since that 3rd time, I've made sure to keep a spare key in my wallet
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:52 AM
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    It's never really useful though because you'll probably never have a tennis ball on you when you actually need it.. unless you're at home, a walmart, or a friend's house I think
     
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  12. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:18 AM
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    tennis ball trick a total scam. someone off camera with wireless remote opening the door. people are so trusting of what they see on interweb
    most recent i saw was the broomstick challenge. works all year not just one day...nothing magical
    good luck getting your keys out. wish i could say i have never done that but...
     
  13. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:18 AM
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    i did this once AT A DEALER and they came out with a slim jim and opened it. 1st gens only have marginal lock shielding.
     
  14. Feb 15, 2020 at 7:09 AM
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  15. Feb 15, 2020 at 7:24 AM
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    I had an 03 so it was newer, but I was also like 130 lbs in high school lol
     
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  16. Feb 15, 2020 at 9:54 AM
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    You can remove the back window stupidly easily. You just need a few tools.

    https://youtu.be/0CKQC8hrOOE

    @Tour991 has locked his keys in his truck before and he just pops the back window out to get it.
     
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    The brick method works every time. Pick the cheapest window and massage it with a brick
     
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  18. Feb 15, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    For the future. Tape a spare to your frame.

    download.jpeg-1.jpg
     
  19. Feb 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM
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    From the owners manual:

    If you lose your keys

    You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number.

    See the suggestion given in Keys" in Section 1−2.

    If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you, using their special tools. If you must break a window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest side window be- cause it is the least expensive to replace. Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.
     
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  20. Feb 15, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    At this point I lock my keys in my cars/trucks so often that I can easily break into any of them. It’s like game now where I challenge myself with what objects I can use to unlock it. I think my most impressive has been breaking into an s-10 with a ratchet strap and a twig.
     
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