Getting into a deadlocked car...

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:08PM #1

Any ideas?

Locked the keys in a Mk1 TT this evening (in the boot). Tried the coat hanger trick and got the inside handle pulled but the door still wouldn't budge after multiple tries.

Am I gonna need to break glass?

beertons · 10-05-2019 09:10PM

Go down to the local chipper and ask a few of the scobies there, they'll be in in no time.

Failing that, ring a locksmiths. Probably cost 150, but it's a small price to pay not to be in debt to said scobies.

iwillhtfu · 10-05-2019 09:13PM

Probably easiest cheapest to break the glass but can you access the boot from the inside?

Parts https://www.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/tt-audi-2000-2002/14464652

coolisin · 10-05-2019 09:14PM

Can you hit the central locking button with the coat hanger?

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:16PM

Doors are locked too, so no access to anywhere

If I can get in the door there is an emergency boot release under the centre console..but thats a big if

colm_mcm · 10-05-2019 09:17PM

Don’t the rear seats fold?

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:18PM

coolisin wrote: »

Can you hit the central locking button with the coat hanger?

The central locking button is under the climate control vents, in front of the gearstick but also under a closed cover..so on chance of getting at it really

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:19PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Don’t the rear seats fold?

Afaik they only fold from the boot but I could be wrong

rizzodun · 10-05-2019 09:20PM

Have you rang around the local hair salons for advice on how to get into one? :pac:

Nekarsulm · 10-05-2019 09:21PM

If you break a tail light, can you get access to get your arm in to grab tbe keys?

astraj · 10-05-2019 09:21PM

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artanevilla · 10-05-2019 09:24PM

These might seem silly suggestions but you'd be very surprised.

Is it locked?
And
Have you a spare key?

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:26PM

It is locked, and no spare key

punisher5112 · 10-05-2019 09:27PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

It is locked, and no spare key

Have you break down cover...?

If yes likes of AA can get in....

listermint · 10-05-2019 09:32PM

You need a door wedge. The little rubber kind you use to stopper the door.

And then a coat hanger.

This is easy. Super easy.

colm_mcm · 10-05-2019 09:32PM

If the car is deadlocked though, would that still work?

Ooh, looks like the post I’m replying to re manual boot open has been deleted.

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:33PM

listermint wrote: »

You need a door wedge. The little rubber kind you use to stopper the door.

And then a coat hanger.

This is easy. Super easy.

I did that, and pulled the handle from the inside but still got nothing - I'm 99% sure its deadlocked

johnayo · 10-05-2019 09:34PM

Locksmith. They will get in without causing any damage.

listermint · 10-05-2019 09:35PM

Smash window.

Or

Take the reg plate of angle grind out a slot big enough for an arm. This method will need a welder and some soon afterwards. Replace reg plate.

colm_mcm · 10-05-2019 09:35PM

So did the brother lock the car, then open boot via the remote with car still locked, open boot, leave keys in, close boot?

Will car let you do that with deadlock activated?

Get a blank key blade cut and manually unlock?

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 09:42PM

Correct Colm

Blank keys and lock smiths are all well and good, but I might just break a window and buy a new one for €50. I'm meeting a chap tomorrow with a breaker for a few other bits anyway

Spook_ie · 10-05-2019 09:53PM

Maybe see if the guy with the naughty fix is still on the TT forum

https://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=508617

demanufactured · 10-05-2019 09:55PM

listermint wrote: »

Smash window.

Or

Take the reg plate of angle grind out a slot big enough for an arm. This method will need a welder and some soon afterwards. Replace reg plate.

What the fUP???

John_Rambo · 10-05-2019 09:56PM

Is this outside your house? This happened to us and we broke a small window. It was covered by the insurance with no impact on our claims, most policies have this, read the small print. A contractor came out and replaced the window and hoovered out the car! No questioned asked.

listermint · 10-05-2019 10:03PM

demanufactured wrote: »

What the fUP???

Oh believe me it's been done

:P

The Enbalmer · 10-05-2019 10:30PM

John_Rambo wrote:

Is this outside your house? This happened to us and we broke a small window. It was covered by the insurance with no impact on our claims, most policies have this, read the small print. A contractor came out and replaced the window and hoovered out the car! No questioned asked.

They will ask you over the phone what caused the broken window,just say vandalism then say unfortunately.
As above ,glass insurance has no effect on your cover

mickdw · 10-05-2019 10:37PM

I'd try getting a strong bar past the window to slide back the cover of boot lock switch on centre console and then press the button. A slim strong bar would do it, not a clothes hanger.

colm_mcm · 10-05-2019 10:38PM

mickdw wrote: »

I'd try getting a strong bar past the window to slide back the cover of boot lock switch on centre console and then press the button. A slim strong bar would do it, not a clothes hanger.

If car is deadlocked, would this still work?

Toyotafanboi · 10-05-2019 10:41PM

The car is deadlocked, as you say. Pressing the boot unlock button on the dash or trying the door handles from the inside wont work.

There is a completely manual boot release in the mk1 TT at the back of the centre console under a small flap, just pull it and it'll open even with the dead locking active afaik as it's there to prevent you being locked out of the boot encase of flat battery.

I'm not 100%, but if the rear quarter windows are just mounted by the rubber seal on these, you could pop a rear quarter window out, fish the cover off with with a rod and pull the manual release.

A bit of pricking around but probably the only damage free way in, bar buying a new key or getting a locksmith.

John_Rambo · 10-05-2019 10:46PM

The Enbalmer wrote: »

They will ask you over the phone what caused the broken window,just say vandalism then say unfortunately.
As above ,glass insurance has no effect on your cover

They didn't ask anything. They just sent someone over to fix it and hoover up the damage. I broke the window with a hammer. No questioned asked.

Duke O Smiley · 10-05-2019 10:50PM

It would be an absolute nightmare getting that cover off, you’d have the seat in the way but with the window out I might be able to tilt the seat forward

I can’t remember but I’m 99% sure the back seats only fold from the latches in the boot which is a pity because you could probably get at the latches if they were on the top of the seat with the window removed

Will update tomorrow!

Getting into a deadlocked car...

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