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Old 06-26-2005, 04:32 PM
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Best way to break into a 4th gen

So my girlfriend managed to lock the keys in the maxima today and I've managed to get into it with a coat-hanger before but that comes to no avail right now. Anyone have a good idea?
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Old 06-26-2005, 04:33 PM
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break a window, lol?
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Old 06-26-2005, 04:36 PM
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Actually I think that would even give me a hard time since the tint will keep it from shattering.
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Old 06-26-2005, 04:38 PM
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do u not have an extra key?
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Old 06-26-2005, 04:46 PM
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Use the coathanger again...it's worked for me a few times.....or call a tow truck and they will do it for you. Then make a spare key or two.
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Call a locksmith.
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Old 06-26-2005, 04:53 PM
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Yeah I just really didn't want to drop alot of money on a locksmith....The spare key was the one locked in the car because she broke the main one about a month ago. Not having good luck here....can't seem to find the remote that I stopped using after keyring thing broke.

I guess I'll get back to the coathanger, just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on the best way to go about it.
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locksmith or towtruck...
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Old 06-26-2005, 05:04 PM
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locksmith or towtruck...
I would be very concerned about scratching the hell out of the paint with the coat hanger. I've seen it happen on other cars and it's not a pretty sight.
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Old 06-26-2005, 07:07 PM
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OK guys I finally got it, found a better coat hanger and it was easy after that
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Old 06-26-2005, 07:14 PM
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yeah ... now go get a spare key made.

don't bother with locksmiths - just go to ur local dealership and give them your VIN # and some sort of proof of ownership (insurance card will work) and they will make u a new key.
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Old 06-26-2005, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ladeesman
So my girlfriend managed to lock the keys in the maxima today and I've managed to get into it with a coat-hanger before but that comes to no avail right now. Anyone have a good idea?

locksmith, then take the keys away from her.
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Old 06-26-2005, 08:17 PM
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Yeah I'll get a new key....I need to convince nissan to give me a discount since i work at Chrysler
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Old 06-26-2005, 08:20 PM
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Yeah I'll get a new key....I need to convince nissan to give me a discount since i work at Chrysler
Yea right, if I knew you worked at Chrysler I would charge you more...
 
Old 06-26-2005, 08:25 PM
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locksmith, then take the keys away from her.
Haha solve the problem at the source
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Old 06-26-2005, 08:38 PM
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I'm with the rest... bonk the girlfriend one more time and then cut 'er loose... can't afford all these slip-ups.
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Old 06-26-2005, 08:51 PM
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usually most dealers in the area offer discount for employees at others

and can't lose the girlfriend, shes about to be the wife......just had a long talk over how to treat the maxima though
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if u need to get into it right away and cant pick the lock, call a tow truck. that'll cost less vs breaking the window. or if u can wait do what the other guys said and go to the dealership to get a key cut.
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