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Left keys inside truck

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

  1. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    AssQuake

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    Correct me if I’m wrong. Breaking the smallest window is not always the cheapest. In fact it is the opposite.

    I had to break into a buddie’s sedan. Rear door, tiny window that looks like a triangle. Apparently it’s more expensive to replace that small triangle window. I’m guessing because of how it’s made.
     
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  2. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Locking yourself out of your vehicle sucks.

    I haven't done it in years in a personal vehicle because I use a fob to lock, but a few years ago I locked the keys in a work truck.

    After that I used one of those magnet boxes under the truck and it did save me a couple times.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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  4. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:55 PM
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    If you have a sliding rear window you can bend a wire coat hanger and hook the latching bar, If you time it right and slide the window while putting enough pressure on the bar the slider will pop open. Then it's just a matter of using a stick to unlock a door.

    I have done this more times than I'm proud to admit to my truck, works like a charm.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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    I'm intrigued and horrified
     
  6. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    If I leave my keys locked inside my truck I just open the Viper app on my phone and press the unlock button . Within seconds the truck is opened and crisis averted !!!
     
  7. Feb 15, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    My 2nd gen came with a plastic key with a chip that fits in my wallet. It's come in handy a couple times.
     
  8. Feb 15, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    If you have AC just open the back window on the side of the truck, pop the pin out of the latch and reach in and unlock it
     
  9. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    This is the easiest way it takes about 5 minutes. It takes a little longer to get the window back in.
     

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