EMERGENCY! Locked keys inside and it's running!

[Racerseks]

Was checking my AC Coressor, and locked the only keys I have in the car while it's running. Got in with a hanger years ago, but lost my touch. I have a "Slim Jim", but don't wanna mess anything up. Can anyone help, or direct me to a door lock schematic, so I'll know what I'm "feeling" for in the door? Car is an '86 Coupe. Thanks!

 

[motorman_mp3]

I have 86, door look is to bottom approx. 8in below door handle, should be able to catch acc.there with slimjim with no damage to door or anything else.

 

[motorman_mp3]

hope you can understand what i was trying to say.

 

[motorman_mp3]

pull up slowly

 

[Racerseks]

Thanks.....I'll give it a try.....so 8" below doorhandle, and a straight pull up (slowly), right? Been trying with the hanger for about an hour and a half.....good news is, AC compressor is quiet now! Thanks......will check back!

 

[motorman_mp3]

approx 8in

 

[74bigblock]

If you still have the hood open just disco the battery and call someone!

 

[motorman_mp3]

Just changed door locks on both sides, about 2 weeks ago, real fun to change.

 

[motorman_mp3]

74 I am about to buy a 79, would you happen to know how i can tell if it has a L-48 or L-82, It was a option that year.

 

[Vettefan87]

You have to look on the stamp pad and then look at the vin, I cant seem to find my Corvette black book. You might want to post in the C3 section. I am sure those guys know right where all that good stuff is.

 

[motorman_mp3]

I did they must go to bed early,You know C-3 group, need that sleep. ha,ha,ha

 

[Racerseks]

Oh yea.....are you referring to the inside handle, or outside? Thanks!

 

[motorman_mp3]

sorry outside

 

[motorman_mp3]

any luck yet, if not try going just passed the door handle to the rear with the slim jim,and try it there,it should be right there.

 

[WhalePirot]

how i can tell if it has a L-48 or L-82,

I had two of these, both L-82s. There was hood badging, and I can try to find my literature, if you need.

 

[Racerseks]

Thanks BigBlock74.....Didn't even think of that.....but something made me gently put the hood down, so it's off.

Thanks motorman.....no luck yet, but will keep trying.....any idea where I can find a schematic.....just wondering what I'm trying to catch. Messed up the doors on my Cavalier just yanking and pulling, so I'm using a bit more caution here. Thanks!

 

[motorman_mp3]

thanks but someone said the fifth character would tell me 8= L48 or 4= L82, but thanks any way.

 

[motorman_mp3]

Thanks motorman.....no luck yet, but will keep trying.....any idea where I can find a schematic.....just wondering what I'm trying to catch. Messed up the doors on my Cavalier just yanking and pulling, so I'm using a bit more caution here. Thanks![/QUOTE]

Don't blame you it is not fun changing that stuff.I just went through that, It was a job.

 

[Racerseks]

Keys locked in '86 Coupe.

Okay, it's 1:23 am now.....been at it for about 6 hours, and the frustration is really mounting. My driver's side weatherstrip is history from trying to get in. If anyone has, or can direct me to a site that might have a schematic of what I should be reaching for the the slim jim, please let me know. This happend once with my first C4, and it took about an hour and a half, but I did get in. Starting to think smashing a window might be the only route at this point.....but again, I am quite frustrated.....maybe a fresh start tomorrow.

Thank you all for your help.....at least it's not running anymore. Appreciate any further help on this. Goodnight.

 

[Rowdy1]

I'd Try.........

The police or a locksmith, gotta be cheaper than smashing a window.