i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
how do you open the door on car without a key slot?
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There is usually one hidden somewhere? I'm sure if you gave a specific example we could find the owner's manual and look it up. My Jeep has a traditional lock on the driver's door only and a key that comes out from the FOB, as does our 2019 RAM.
I owned an Impala that had a hidden key slot. You could not see it but it was there under the door handle trim.
Originally Posted by OVERKILL
There is usually one hidden somewhere? I'm sure if you gave a specific example we could find the owner's manual and look it up. My Jeep has a traditional lock on the driver's door only and a key that comes out from the FOB, as does our 2019 RAM.
i noticed in vids the 2019 blazer and buick regal did not seem to have a slot for a key . maybe its hidden like the other poster says
There is usually one hidden somewhere? I'm sure if you gave a specific example we could find the owner's manual and look it up. My Jeep has a traditional lock on the driver's door only and a key that comes out from the FOB, as does our 2019 RAM.
i noticed in vids the 2019 blazer and buick regal did not seem to have a slot for a key . maybe its hidden like the other poster says
VW's solution as I noticed the same thing on our 2018 VW Tiguan (SUV).
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Originally Posted by WhyMe
Originally Posted by OVERKILL
There is usually one hidden somewhere? I'm sure if you gave a specific example we could find the owner's manual and look it up. My Jeep has a traditional lock on the driver's door only and a key that comes out from the FOB, as does our 2019 RAM.
i noticed in vids the 2019 blazer and buick regal did not seem to have a slot for a key . maybe its hidden like the other poster says
Manual states:
Originally Posted by GM
- Press the button on the side of the RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. The key can be used for all locks. See: Keys 026.
- Use the key. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap.See: Door Locks 035.
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Originally Posted by OVERKILL
There is usually one hidden somewhere? I'm sure if you gave a specific example we could find the owner's manual and look it up. My Jeep has a traditional lock on the driver's door only and a key that comes out from the FOB, as does our 2019 RAM.
i noticed in vids the 2019 blazer and buick regal did not seem to have a slot for a key . maybe its hidden like the other poster says
Manual states:
Originally Posted by GM
- Press the button on the side of the RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. The key can be used for all locks. See: Keys 026.
- Use the key. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap.See: Door Locks 035.
ahh learn something new everyday
Originally Posted by meep
try to find the fuel cap on a 1957 chevy ...
Or Ford, which hid it in a different place.
Those novel locations were cute, but probably not so safe.
try to find the fuel cap on a 1957 chevy ...
Or Ford, which hid it in a different place.
Those novel locations were cute, but probably not so safe.
Originally Posted by WhyMe
i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
Nobody mentioned the obvious answer: break a window!
i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
Nobody mentioned the obvious answer: break a window!
Originally Posted by WhyMe
i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
This is a good question. Dunno. My newest car doesn't even have a key, so there would be no need for a key slot.
i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
This is a good question. Dunno. My newest car doesn't even have a key, so there would be no need for a key slot.
Originally Posted by Carbuff
Originally Posted by WhyMe
i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
Nobody mentioned the obvious answer: break a window!
We had a former sales manager do this on their Mercedes. They tried to claim someone in service did it until I looked through the security camera footage and saw they throwing a brick throw a side window.
Originally Posted by WhyMe
i noticed a lot of the new vehicles don't have a slot for a key to open the door? So in case of a dead battery how do they open the door to get to the hood?
Nobody mentioned the obvious answer: break a window!
We had a former sales manager do this on their Mercedes. They tried to claim someone in service did it until I looked through the security camera footage and saw they throwing a brick throw a side window.
My 2005 Corvette has the key slot back by the license plate and it is pointing down and you cannot see it unless you bend down and look up. You open the rear hatch and climb through the back of the car and then you can open the door or hood if the battery is dead.
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Originally Posted by joekingcorvette
My 2005 Corvette has the key slot back by the license plate and it is pointing down and you cannot see it unless you bend down and look up. You open the rear hatch and climb through the back of the car and then you can open the door or hood if the battery is dead.
My 2018 has that as well and I hope I never have to test it out! I have heard a couple of guys that couldn't get in even with that key in the back, and I think they had to remove the tail lights in order to gain access.
BTW, you don't need to climb into the car once you get the hatch open though, there is a pull cable hidden under the side panels that will pop the driver's door open.
My 2005 Corvette has the key slot back by the license plate and it is pointing down and you cannot see it unless you bend down and look up. You open the rear hatch and climb through the back of the car and then you can open the door or hood if the battery is dead.
My 2018 has that as well and I hope I never have to test it out! I have heard a couple of guys that couldn't get in even with that key in the back, and I think they had to remove the tail lights in order to gain access.
BTW, you don't need to climb into the car once you get the hatch open though, there is a pull cable hidden under the side panels that will pop the driver's door open.
I think the cap on the door handle is the best idea if they want to conceal door locks for looks.
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