Immediate Help Needed to unlock my smart

[prpsrv]

Hi,

I lost one of my keys and the other is locked in the smart. Tripple A guy is very nice but hasn't opened a smart before. Can it be jimmied or will I damage something? Thanks

[JPaul]

Call 1 800 smartusa is my best suggestion.
Unless someone else has an idea?
I read somewhere around here that the lock on the driver side can be mechanically open (but not closed) with a key, via a bicycle brake like cable that runs from the key cylinder to the lock, if that helps.
Don't forget that damaged lock may mean new keys, at $300 a pair!
Good luck. BTW, I hope you are home?

[Wdhitch]

My dealer had to replace the lock/latch on my driver side door a couple of weeks ago. I don't think it can be jimmied by normal means from what I saw of the interior... I agree though... call smart road service.

[imcquade]

Call a professional locksmith - do NOT let AAA do it......
I do work for some locksmith companies - they could probably get in and not damage the locks

[Kermit]

Wow, you got me thinking. As many times as I've had my panels off I didn't even think to look at what is required to "slim jim" the locks open. One more thing to look at next time I pop my door skins off.

I hope you've got it open by now.

[h20m0f0]

How the heck do you lock your keys in your car? I know it has been done before but my car won't lock if my door is open. Tell me so this dosen't happen to me....

[prpsrv]

Thanks for the quick replies. Four, yes 4, Triple A guys showed up. One guy with 30 years of experience was able to use a "wonder bar" to pull up on the passenger side door handle inside the panel.

Yes I was/am at home.

Now to fork out the supposed big bucks to get a replacement. Oh well. we own two Smarts and love them.

Thanks again for the quick responses. The world really is a good place.

[imcquade]

Originally Posted by h20m0f0

How the heck do you lock your keys in your car? I know it has been done before but my car won't lock if my door is open. Tell me so this dosen't happen to me....

Example: I did this.

Open the hatch with the remote; this leaves the two front doors locked.....
Open tailgate...
Put key on tailgate or carpet whilst loading the boot...
Slam the tailgate; slam the glass....
Look through glass at key now sitting in a locked car.... :-(

got it?

Call wife... have wife open car and laff at you senselessly

Cheers

[smartHHO]

Originally Posted by prpsrv

Thanks for the quick replies. Four, yes 4, Triple A guys showed up. One guy with 30 years of experience was able to use a "wonder bar" to pull up on the passenger side door handle inside the panel.

Yes I was/am at home.

Now to fork out the supposed big bucks to get a replacement. Oh well. we own two Smarts and love them.

Thanks again for the quick responses. The world really is a good place.

But inquiring minds really want to know how the heck you locked your keys in, when you only have one set. That way we don't do it to ourselves.

[prpsrv]

My spare was in the car and my main key apparently fell out of mypocket somewhere.