Keys locked inside car 993. Help/Advice
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Hi
Doh!!!!
Yes I have locked the keys inside my car (Porsche 993) outside my house, and the spare is in as at my brothers place, he is not sure where though. Plus that is a long way away.
Is there any easy way to get into the car? The ignition is on, and the car was locked using the centre console button.
I had refitted the centre console, and had tested all the buttons, including the door lock one, while the passenger door was open. I got out to retrieve the keys from the drivers side and the passenger door blew shut while I was walking round. I did not realise the doors had locked, but soon found out they had.
A local locksmith thinks he can use a blank key he has to get in. 60 quid, no win no fee. But he cannot come till 8pm at the earliest.
Can it be done by me with a coat hanger like in the films?
I wonder if the rear quarter light can be pulled out with a big suction cup like the window fitters use? It is only held in by the seal.
Tks again
Berni
Any other sensible suggestions appreciated.
Tks in advance
Berni
Doh!!!!
Yes I have locked the keys inside my car (Porsche 993) outside my house, and the spare is in as at my brothers place, he is not sure where though. Plus that is a long way away.
Is there any easy way to get into the car? The ignition is on, and the car was locked using the centre console button.
I had refitted the centre console, and had tested all the buttons, including the door lock one, while the passenger door was open. I got out to retrieve the keys from the drivers side and the passenger door blew shut while I was walking round. I did not realise the doors had locked, but soon found out they had.
A local locksmith thinks he can use a blank key he has to get in. 60 quid, no win no fee. But he cannot come till 8pm at the earliest.
Can it be done by me with a coat hanger like in the films?
I wonder if the rear quarter light can be pulled out with a big suction cup like the window fitters use? It is only held in by the seal.
Tks again
Berni
Any other sensible suggestions appreciated.
Tks in advance
Berni
Edited by berni29 on Wednesday 6th August 16:46
You wont get the quarter light out with a suction cup unless you're Hercules.
Can you get a metal coathanger or similar an poke it through the door frame until you can touch the unlock button on the centre console? Failing that call an Emergency Locksmith not just the local guy who can't come out for hours.
Can you get a metal coathanger or similar an poke it through the door frame until you can touch the unlock button on the centre console? Failing that call an Emergency Locksmith not just the local guy who can't come out for hours.
I think the doors are a snug fit on a 993 so for fear of damaging something poking a coathanger (or thick nylon flexi-bar thingummybob like pro's use) through the gap, I'd favour getting a specialist to unlock the door lock with a key.
The other option is to break the front quarter light (I'd price up replacement first) but only if you can put the car somewhere safe until it's replaced.
If you have AA/RAC cover they should be able to get in for you.
The other option is to break the front quarter light (I'd price up replacement first) but only if you can put the car somewhere safe until it's replaced.
If you have AA/RAC cover they should be able to get in for you.
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