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7T2 K10 · 03-10-2008, 12:18 PM

My sister has a 91 s15 , that she's giving to me. only problem is they cant find the key for the door locks. I bought a slim jim, but i fooled with it for about a hour , then gave up . so before i went back over to give it another try i thought i would see if any of yall had any tips , tricks or ideas?

Maybe i wasnt holding my mouth right ?
lol

corn · 03-10-2008, 01:16 PM

No key for the doors? The ignition key is the same key used for the doors.

89 crew · 03-10-2008, 01:24 PM

Call either a lock smith or a towing/ recovery company. They are cheaper than a window. a slim jim has a chance of breaking the linkage inside of a door if used wrong. a lock smith will be needed unless you decide to change all the locks. If you just want it open, a towing / recovery company can get it open for you. If the ones there are like the ones here they can be in the car in less than 30 seconds. It will take longer for you to identify it as the proper car, than it will take them to open it.

68C15 · 03-10-2008, 05:13 PM

does this have a sliding rear window with the plastic "buckle"? there is a kit to replace those in case someone uses a screwdriver to pry it open from the outside. wink-wink

Mickey_D · 03-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn

No key for the doors? The ignition key is the same key used for the doors.

It's a 1991, mate. Same type of keys as the 73-87 C10-C30's. Mine's a 1993 and I keep trying the key from it in my truck they're so much alike.

And to the OP, I agree with 89 crew, it'll take you longer to identify the truck as yours than it will take him to get in. I've never had to have it done, so can't tell you the cost, but I don't imagine that it'd be anywhere near as expensive (on your wallet or your time) as breaking something on the vehicle trying to do it yourself (and screwing it up like I would if I tried).

7T2 K10 · 03-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Thanks guys . i think i will go over and mess with it for awhile today . if i cant get it , looks like i will be calling the locksmith monday morning .

454_72_4X4 · 03-10-2008, 09:40 PM

Any you-pull-it type junkyards in your area? LOL

Windows are cheap!

Or you can do the same as the the local towing company did my 93. Small wedge at the top rear of the door, and use a smooth 1/4" or so rod with a hook bent on the end. Wedge the door open just enough to get the rod through ad then reach in and pull/push the lock knob.

I've did this to my truck once myself after I watched the towtruck guy do it at Menards parking lot the time before....

corn · 03-10-2008, 11:06 PM

I think you have to move the rod toward the front of the truck to unlock it.

2manyprojects · 03-11-2008, 12:55 AM

If you have AAA plus they used to open them for free. I drove a tow truck and did plenty of them. If not see if you can find a cheap lock out kit. S10's are easy to get into. The tool you need will be a rod thats straight for about 12 inches then turns up into a half moon with a triangle on the end. wedge the door slide the tool inside the glass over the door panel and move the lock. I dont have my kit here to take a pic of the tool. If you need one I can do it tomorrow.

7T2 K10 · 03-11-2008, 09:43 AM

I'M IN !!! lol Went over today a fooled with the slim jim with no luck. then was lookin in the bed of the truck trying to find something i could use. I found a broke cb antenna about 4ft long. bent me a lil hook on the end , and i was in it in about 10 minutes. Went inside & got the ignition key from sis , but the battery was dead from sittin . oh well always something.

Thanks to all who replied
Brian

03-10-2008, 12:18 PM	#1
7T2 K10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dover,Tn Posts: 21	Doors locked & keys are lost My sister has a 91 s15 , that she's giving to me. only problem is they cant find the key for the door locks. I bought a slim jim, but i fooled with it for about a hour , then gave up . so before i went back over to give it another try i thought i would see if any of yall had any tips , tricks or ideas? Maybe i wasnt holding my mouth right ? lol

03-10-2008, 01:16 PM	#2
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost No key for the doors? The ignition key is the same key used for the doors.

03-10-2008, 01:24 PM	#3
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost Call either a lock smith or a towing/ recovery company. They are cheaper than a window. a slim jim has a chance of breaking the linkage inside of a door if used wrong. a lock smith will be needed unless you decide to change all the locks. If you just want it open, a towing / recovery company can get it open for you. If the ones there are like the ones here they can be in the car in less than 30 seconds. It will take longer for you to identify it as the proper car, than it will take them to open it.

03-10-2008, 05:13 PM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost does this have a sliding rear window with the plastic "buckle"? there is a kit to replace those in case someone uses a screwdriver to pry it open from the outside. wink-wink

03-10-2008, 09:25 PM	#6
7T2 K10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dover,Tn Posts: 21	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost Thanks guys . i think i will go over and mess with it for awhile today . if i cant get it , looks like i will be calling the locksmith monday morning .

03-10-2008, 09:40 PM	#7
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost Any you-pull-it type junkyards in your area? LOL Windows are cheap! Or you can do the same as the the local towing company did my 93. Small wedge at the top rear of the door, and use a smooth 1/4" or so rod with a hook bent on the end. Wedge the door open just enough to get the rod through ad then reach in and pull/push the lock knob. I've did this to my truck once myself after I watched the towtruck guy do it at Menards parking lot the time before.... __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

03-10-2008, 11:06 PM	#8
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost I think you have to move the rod toward the front of the truck to unlock it.

03-11-2008, 12:55 AM	#9
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost If you have AAA plus they used to open them for free. I drove a tow truck and did plenty of them. If not see if you can find a cheap lock out kit. S10's are easy to get into. The tool you need will be a rod thats straight for about 12 inches then turns up into a half moon with a triangle on the end. wedge the door slide the tool inside the glass over the door panel and move the lock. I dont have my kit here to take a pic of the tool. If you need one I can do it tomorrow.

03-11-2008, 09:43 AM	#10
7T2 K10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dover,Tn Posts: 21	Re: Doors locked & keys are lost I'M IN !!! lol Went over today a fooled with the slim jim with no luck. then was lookin in the bed of the truck trying to find something i could use. I found a broke cb antenna about 4ft long. bent me a lil hook on the end , and i was in it in about 10 minutes. Went inside & got the ignition key from sis , but the battery was dead from sittin . oh well always something. Thanks to all who replied Brian



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