Locked Out!

[blsrbjg]

Hi Everyone

Can I ask for some advice please?

I managed to very cleverly lock my (one and only) key in the boot of my Lexus IS200 yesterday, and so far even the AA chap couldn't get into my car! Apart from breaking glass has anyone got any suggestions (polite ones, please)?

signed: Stupidly Stuck from Uxbridge!

[aaronabbott]

have you tried a wire coat hanger down inside the window if your very carefull you can do it without pulling the door back and get someone to guide you from the otherside to the lock or if long enough reach the boot leaver

ive done this loads of times

[blsrbjg]

have you tried a wire coat hanger down inside the window if your very carefull you can do it without pulling the door back and get someone to guide you from the otherside to the lock or if long enough reach the boot leaver

ive done this loads of times

Thank you so much, what a brilliant idea (obviously I haven't tried it, but will do now).

Thanks again, keep your fingers crossed for me.

[aaronabbott]

its awkward but you'll get there

[Damer]

I did the same once. AA man used little inflatable pads to hold open the door seal, then used that thin plastic strapping you get on parcels to flip the boot catch.

[blsrbjg]

I did the same once. AA man used little inflatable pads to hold open the door seal, then used that thin plastic strapping you get on parcels to flip the boot catch.

The AA man who came out last evening didn't try that, perhaps he didn't have them?

Thanks for this tip, though, I'll have to see if I can find something similar and perhaps 'have a go' myself.

[Noel]

plastic box strapping folded over .... or the plastic strapping around bales of concrete blocks .... any construction sites nearby?

[Damer]

I did the same once. AA man used little inflatable pads to hold open the door seal, then used that thin plastic strapping you get on parcels to flip the boot catch.

The AA man who came out last evening didn't try that, perhaps he didn't have them?

Thanks for this tip, though, I'll have to see if I can find something similar and perhaps 'have a go' myself.

It was few years back but they were about the size of a mouse mat and inflated by hand. He said it was the only way to get into an IS.

[blsrbjg]

plastic box strapping folded over .... or the plastic strapping around bales of concrete blocks .... any construction sites nearby?

Thanks for this suggestion.

No, there aren't any construction sites near here that I am aware of, but I'm sure we can get hold of some from somewhere.

Thanks again.

[rig-pig]

just hope you havnt dead locked the car when locking it pushing the lock button on the fob dead locks the car

[blsrbjg]

just hope you havnt dead locked the car when locking it pushing the lock button on the fob dead locks the car

Oh s**t, I hope I haven't too! I'll soon find out, another AA chap is with the car now, though the car is 'parked' near some shops and not near where I'm working, so I won't know until my daughter calls me.....!

Already had one parking ticket, goodness knows how many I have waiting for me now! (I left a notice on the car to say why it was left and the traffic warden removed the notice before taking his picture, some nerve!!!!

[blsrbjg]

I did the same once. AA man used little inflatable pads to hold open the door seal, then used that thin plastic strapping you get on parcels to flip the boot catch.

The AA man who came out last evening didn't try that, perhaps he didn't have them?

Thanks for this tip, though, I'll have to see if I can find something similar and perhaps 'have a go' myself.

It was few years back but they were about the size of a mouse mat and inflated by hand. He said it was the only way to get into an IS.

I'm keeping everything crossed that this isn't the only way nowadays ......!

[Steve ( West Mids )]

Where is the key? In the ignition? In the boot? That may be determine what window to smash if the doors are deadlocked.

[Scorps01]

Im afraid it is as thats what they told me too.

Bloody traffic wardens...should of taken a pic with the note on the windscreen b4 you got the ticket that way you would of had some form of defence when appealing.

[blsrbjg]

Where is the key? In the ignition? In the boot? That may be determine what window to smash if the doors are deadlocked.

In the boot!

[Scorps01]

PM Sent.

[blsrbjg]

its awkward but you'll get there

.... hope so, haven't had any luck so far! :(

[blsrbjg]

Im afraid it is as thats what they told me too.

Bloody traffic wardens...should of taken a pic with the note on the windscreen b4 you got the ticket that way you would of had some form of defence when appealing.

I know, I was furious when I found out. Still I have got that witness who saw him remove it! I'm going to appeal but as its my fault I don't think I'll have much luck!

:(

[Andy-R]

Probably not a good idea leaving a note saying can't move the car because the keys are in the boot :o , all it takes is someone to smash the window pull the boot release and be away with your motor

If it's dead locked then you won't be able to smash the quaterlight it'll have to be a window big enough for you to get through so you can get at the boot release.

Good luck with it matey ;)

[DJ Wozza]

If the boot is deadlocked the boot release won't work........

[Andy-R]

If the boot is deadlocked the boot release won't work........

Good point Wozza, looks like you'll have to pull the arm rest down undo the ski hatch :duh: (why call it that) and try and reach your keys through there if you can undo it from the inside, a very small child may come in handy for this

[DJ Wozza]

Just be glad you haven't got my sound install :tsktsk:

Any update ? Did you get in ?

[Scorps01]

I got a reply by way of a PM and hes off line until tomorrow but hes grateful for all the advise hes received from members and he will let us all know how it went with the AA guy tomorrow.

[DJ Wozza]

did you have a solution for him to get in Pete ?

(BTW no brolly on Sunday as Terry may not be able to make it)

[Scorps01]

I gave him a solution that the AA guy should use, just needs to think outside the box a bit he got in my m8s within 5 mins after a tool was made up needs to be a bit patient though.