Help!! Locked my only keys in the boot
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Don't you just hate the combination of auto locks and forgetfulness?
Last night I managed to leave my keys in the boot whilst unloading the car and close the boot, now the Ibiza has this annoying auto lock feature that will lock the ar after you've left it opened for two mins.
Which useful if you forget to lock the car, less so if you've locked your keys in.
This was yesterday, I had the rac out and they can't open it. I've pretty much resigned myself to smashing the window but I've had an idea.
Do you think it's possible to get a key from the dealership? I just need something to open the door or boot. I suspect this won't workout I'd thought I'd ask.
Autoglass have quoted me £200 for a new window
Last night I managed to leave my keys in the boot whilst unloading the car and close the boot, now the Ibiza has this annoying auto lock feature that will lock the ar after you've left it opened for two mins.
Which useful if you forget to lock the car, less so if you've locked your keys in.
This was yesterday, I had the rac out and they can't open it. I've pretty much resigned myself to smashing the window but I've had an idea.
Do you think it's possible to get a key from the dealership? I just need something to open the door or boot. I suspect this won't workout I'd thought I'd ask.
Autoglass have quoted me £200 for a new window
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eLex said:
eLex said: Don't you just hate the combination of auto locks and forgetfulness?
Last night I managed to leave my keys in the boot whilst unloading the car and close the boot, now the Ibiza has this annoying auto lock feature that will lock the ar after you've left it opened for two mins.
Which useful if you forget to lock the car, less so if you've locked your keys in.
This was yesterday, I had the rac out and they can't open it. I've pretty much resigned myself to smashing the window but I've had an idea.
Do you think it's possible to get a key from the dealership? I just need something to open the door or boot. I suspect this won't workout I'd thought I'd ask.
Autoglass have quoted me £200 for a new window
Worth a try, they may have a master just for opening doors.Last night I managed to leave my keys in the boot whilst unloading the car and close the boot, now the Ibiza has this annoying auto lock feature that will lock the ar after you've left it opened for two mins.
Which useful if you forget to lock the car, less so if you've locked your keys in.
This was yesterday, I had the rac out and they can't open it. I've pretty much resigned myself to smashing the window but I've had an idea.
Do you think it's possible to get a key from the dealership? I just need something to open the door or boot. I suspect this won't workout I'd thought I'd ask.
Autoglass have quoted me £200 for a new window
eta is there a small window that could be broken?
Edited by CaptainSlow on Sunday 11th July 08:13
I managed to get a copy key for a transit van after losing mine a few years back. It would be worth giving them a ring to find out, only it's Sunday
Edit - I didn't lose my keys, I left them in the ignition and the security guard locked them in. The new key could only unlock the door as said above
Edit - I didn't lose my keys, I left them in the ignition and the security guard locked them in. The new key could only unlock the door as said above
Edited by supra legend on Sunday 11th July 08:15
Get on ebay/phone a scrap yard. Find a window that is easy to replace (pop out 3 door rear ones are easiest if the ibiza has them?). Smash said window and replace yourself. Probs cost you £30?
Had to do it myself a few times, twice in Fiat Unos when the doors locked themselves when slamming the door with the engine running, and once in a Rover Coupe doing exactly the same.
Had to do it myself a few times, twice in Fiat Unos when the doors locked themselves when slamming the door with the engine running, and once in a Rover Coupe doing exactly the same.
Last time I locked my keys in the car I was able to force a bent metal rod through the door seal and press the unlock button on the drivers armrest with it.
Most aa/rac guys carry an unraveled coathanger for this purpose and usually can wrap it round the interior door pull with a bit of twiddling.
Most aa/rac guys carry an unraveled coathanger for this purpose and usually can wrap it round the interior door pull with a bit of twiddling.
swampy56 said:
Didn't the rac use a tiny air bag that they slide in the top of the door, pump it up, door slightly opens at the top so you can get a wire to the door lock?
Yep, they did this for me once. Keys in ignition, car running, i got out and closed the door and it locked itself.I've been looking about for this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P82nlvqdyHI
The teflon wedges are the way I've seen this done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P82nlvqdyHI
The teflon wedges are the way I've seen this done.
I take it the RAC patrol didn't back feed the electrics to power up the ignition which would enable the windows to be operated (has to be a specific wire or you'll bugger things up). It's even easier if it's poverty spec with manual wind down rear windows. Bit of advice get on the net and join the AA ring back later this afternoon and they'll come out and open it for you.
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