Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-23 Thread Kris Gilmore
At 09:26 AM 12/22/2008, Harry wrote: The dog pushed the door lock with the keys laying on the seat. The deputy came with a tool and unlocked it with not much effort. This was a 97 Lexus. What about these tools? Do different ones fit different cars? Where can they be had? I can't recall

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-23 Thread LWB250
to turn, but it works all the same and cuts down on the bulk. Dan --- On Tue, 12/23/08, Kris Gilmore kri...@brightstarinternet.com wrote: From: Kris Gilmore kri...@brightstarinternet.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-23 Thread R A Bennell
: Monday, December 22, 2008 11:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available? On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:47:03 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I managed to lock my keys in a 115 once - after getting the cameras out of the back seat to shoot

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:39:41 -0600 R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: 2 issues! 1. My 115 does not have vent windows. No wind wings at the front of the front door windows? Hmmm. 2. I have not figured out how to lock the doors without using the key in the lock on the driver's door. Simple.

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:17:35 -0500 Kris Gilmore kri...@brightstarinternet.com wrote: And thinking of her now I guess brings to mind what would be her reaction to your post - Why does this man leave his dog in a car with the windows up so high he can't reach in? I would have thought

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-23 Thread R A Bennell
locked in car, what tools are available? On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:39:41 -0600 R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: 2 issues! 1. My 115 does not have vent windows. No wind wings at the front of the front door windows? Hmmm. 2. I have not figured out how to lock the doors without using the key

[MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread harry watkins
The dog pushed the door lock with the keys laying on the seat. The deputy came with a tool and unlocked it with not much effort. This was a 97 Lexus. What about these tools? Do different ones fit different cars? Where can they be had? I can't recall seeing them in HF. Harry --

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Most cars have an exposed link that can be hooked by that tool. Not Benz, so make sure you have your keys with you You will never see those for sale -- it's illegal to sell them to anyone but a law enforcement agency, I think. Usually considered evidence of illegal activity, like

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Mitch Haley
I once locked my keys in my 1980 Citation during finals week. A campus cop unlocked it with a slim jim (flat stainless strip with notches at the end) in about five seconds. A couple of years later I did it again, at home this time. Went to Carquest and bought the tool I'd seen the cop use,

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Loren Faeth
I have seen the tools for sale on the internet. I don't believe they are illegal in most states. Around here, every tow truck driver has a set. At 08:44 AM 12/22/2008, you wrote: I once locked my keys in my 1980 Citation during finals week. A campus cop unlocked it with a slim jim (flat

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread pm7088
Got to careful, snagging the wires for windows or lock will ruin your day. Cops here make you sign a waver before they do it. Ford Pick-up are very vulnerable I'm told. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net I once locked my keys

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 6:39 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Most cars have an exposed link that can be hooked by that tool. Not Benz, so make sure you have your keys with you You will never see those for sale -- it's illegal to sell them to anyone but a law enforcement

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Being in possesion of burglary tools while caught in the act is evidence of criminal intent. Crowbars, glass cutters, lock picks, and so forth are quite legal and legitimate tools, but have a strong tendency to demonstrate intent to break and enter is in the possession of someone caught

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread LWB250
: Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 10:19 AM Got to careful, snagging the wires for windows or lock will ruin your day.  Cops here make you sign a waver before they do it.  Ford Pick-up

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: FWIW, I just saw this listed on Coudal: Note: For sale to registered locksmiths, police and bonafide automotive repair professionals. Not for sale in CA, FL, IL and MI, nor to any minor. Buyer is responsible to check state/local codes. Product not intended for illegal use.

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I hope buying or owning an object that may be used for illegal purposes is not yet prima facie evidence of a crime, or we have a lot more to worry about than what kind of oil to use in our Benzes. Drug enforcement fascists have obtained no knock home invasion permits

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread OK Don
I managed to lock my keys in a 115 once - after getting the cameras out of the back seat to shoot a wedding. It took me at least 45 minutes with a coat hanger to get the door open, with some sacrifice of the weatherstrip around the door. On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Hope it didn't rain while you were doing that, with the top down your seats would get all wet. --R OK Don wrote: I managed to lock my keys in a 115 once - after getting the cameras out of the back seat to shoot a wedding. It took me at least 45 minutes with a coat hanger to get the door

Re: [MBZ] Keys locked in car, what tools are available?

2008-12-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:47:03 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I managed to lock my keys in a 115 once - after getting the cameras out of the back seat to shoot a wedding. It took me at least 45 minutes with a coat hanger to get the door open, with some sacrifice of the weatherstrip