How to unlock a car with a string (this really works)
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2014
- I was locked out of my car at the bar it literally took me longer to go buy the string and watch the video on how to do it than it did do actually do it. This technique is to be used for emergencies only. Not for unlawful use.
As a towing company, this is actually a proper way to unlock a car, except we have a tool that can do it a bit faster. This way is a great way to accomplish the same thing and your video is crystal clear! good job.
I’ve found that it’s much easier to just have my wife sit in the car and loop the slipknot around the lock. Great time saver.
PrideofWhitey ummm IT SUPPOSED TO BE IF U TRYING TO GET IN
For everyone else who doesn't have a car from the 90's, just use one of the metal inserts torn out of a hanging file folder. Any commercial place or home with a filing cabinet should have one. Slip it between the door and window and swipe until you feel the latch in the door. Pull up the latch with the convenient flat hook at the end of the metal insert , and the door will unlock. It's easy. You're welcome.
The odds of me being near a file folder - slim and none. I just wear my keys around my neck on a lanyard or in my purse.
The slip knot would stump me.
By the way, I have a car from 2018 …the door buttons have a head! And roll up windows! Surprise! Now I cant accidently decapitate any animals! thank God!
I WILL miss the ability to stop a grown 30 year man from punching my 77 yr husband in the mouth!
I am a female. I am helpless with
cars at 71. I am still learning how to use/find all the bells and whistles on this new to me old car.
Men have a head for cars. Bless you all! I am only good at iphones, etc, music, and dogs. 😊
Cheers!😊
Just to let you know that your video is still helping people. I discovered that I had locked the keys inside my 79 TA. Using your trick, I had it open in about 10 minutes, and on the first try. I did have to look up tying a slip-knot to get a clearer idea of how it's done. But without you, I wouldn't have known to try. So, THANKS for a great tip...saved me a lot of trouble!
I can unlock any car with a hammer.
How? 😮
Lucix HULK SMASH!
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That's neat
Do you have a video that demonstrates how to use your keys if you were to lock your string in the car?
Bwa, ha ha ha!
Throw the keys really hard at the window..
I remember Peter Griffin did that once.
😂😂
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You are a lifesaver!
Bought my first car last year. This morning I locked the keys in the car after starting it.
Tried the tape trick... woupdnt stick. Tried prying the window down with a spatula no go.
Then I remembered this trick. Ran inside got some cord and got the door unlocked in about a minute.
I let out the biggest whoop you ever heard.
I was amazed how easily it worked.
Only needed a simple slipknot, none of that fancy stuff
You just saved me a lot of headache. I wanna thank you for sharing this trick. I struggled with the help of 2 co workers for 30 minutes trying to get into my truck, I researched and came across your video. Thank you so much.
Thanks I finally got my wife out my car
My mother inlaw was locked in .....I burnt the string
Digger 55 hot stepmom 🥵😂
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Laci Peterson ?
Wtf😂
I've seen Mike Ehrmentraut open a cop car this way on "Better Call Saul"
Flyboy Steven same that’s why I had this idea
Last night, I arrived home late after dropping off some people at the airport. I got out of my car to open the garage doors and when I returned to my car, discovered that all the doors had locked and the engine and lights were still running. I was at the point of breaking the window when I came across this post. Although I am not that proficient at slip knots, with some help from my angel, I managed it. I then spent about ten minutes trying to get the loop around the lock and eventually succeeded and voila, the door opened. Huge thanks for posting this. An absolute lifesaver.
Rob Townsend Where did you find your voilà at?
Thanks for this! just got into my car after a good 3 hours of trying. Your a legend!
mike ehrmantraut sends his regards
This worked on the first 10 cars I found in the Walmart parking lot! Thanks!
+TackStash779 LMFAO !!
don't worry we in the Organization have got an Eye on you!
EternalSprings Oh! is this the guy on the phone wanting to buy one of the cars?
+TackStash779. im looking for a car do you still have cars for sale cash in hand💰
Lmfaoooooo
I spent 25 years as an LEO and unlocked countless cars with manual or electric locks. Many didn't have the button on top of the window panel. The best method is a section of stiff bailing wire and a plastic wedge - like a door stop or those used in logging. You use the wedge to force the door open far enough to insert the wire. The wire can be used to push lock buttons or (after the end is formed into an 'L' shape) to pull door handles.
Found this video 6 or 7 year ago when we locked our keys in the car at Wal-Mart and they didn't sell wire hangers. It's always our go-to when we lock ourselves out of the car and we've perfected it so good it don't take no time. Thank you for posting this video.
My method is faster. Wrap the string around a heavy rock. Throw the rock through the window. Unlock the car.
ffuuunnnnyyyyy! Great comment!
This will save a lot of time and frustration! I lik5it
Wow👏👏👏👏👏
😂😂😂easy
most modern cars do not have a knob lock like that any more... usually smooth and sunken in, or are levers by the latch
That's why... he said "modern". I can't remember the last car I had with these antiquated locks. lol
I use rental cars all the time for travel. I can assure you most modern cars either do not have post locks. if they do they are smooth and recessed without a flare to the end. while I have not rented all makes and models I can tell you I've rented a model from every car manufacturer stocked in American rental company's $50,000 and under from 2012 to present. I cannot recall any that have raised or flared lock posts
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Amazing! Thank you! I just bought some parachute cord at Wal-mart the other day because it was on sale, not knowing that I would need it to get into my car today! What a great video. Thank you again!!
My husband locked my keys in my Jeep Liberty tonight. Found this video and he totally popped lock open. So cool! Thank you! Saved us some $
“No, I look like a young Paul Newman dressed as Matlock.”
Lisa is an unusual name for a man.
its probably his wife's name dude stop hating no one cares
+Dom956 its probably called sarcasm so who the hell cares
Lisa is the one holding the camera. you see her reflection in the car window a couple of times.
+I am not good with names LMFAO
Oh my god you guys need to chill out he's joking
Wow! 6 yrs later and this video is still helping ppl. Thanks so much for this helpful video. Finally broke into my car after leaving the key inside. Thank God I didn't have to break my window.
I just used the string of my hoodie and unlocked my Chevy HHR in the same amount of time it took to watch your video 😘😘😘thank you from the bottom of my heart 💓, I was parked in the handicapped spot at my pharmacy and it's raining!!
I JUST did it on MY Chevy HHR 2007 silver bought it with a credit card i even have a professional door unlocker doohickey but i don't have the wedge to get the door open enough for leverage to push the button so this was a Godsend!
Good job teaching people how to break into cars.
I don't know any modern car with these things anymore.
what car doesn't
+Thekiddo3 GD Most are on the handle, Toyota,lexus,audi,etc.
Or they're cylindrical (and recessed), not mushroom-shaped. For this obvious reason.
Michael Kirst d DJ
You only see this type of lock on American cars these days. You won't find them on anything European or Asian that was made post 2001.
I once heard an old American mechanic theorise that in Europe, a thief will break into your car and steal your belongings - in the States, he'll shoot you and steal your car...
It works! I have an old 2008 Chevy HHR knock around car, put maybe 600 miles a year on it. The car is notorious for lock problems and it only has one exterior keyed lock. I usually don't even lock it but yesterday I hit the door locks, didn't pull the drivers door know up like usual and went out today unable to get into couldn't. Was about to call AAA when my sweetheart found this CZcams. We took a length of twine and following your instruction had the car unlocked in about 2 minutes. Simple. Thanks for the lesson. Now I think I'll carry my twine in my pocket when I drive this car. Took a photo but can't post it here.
I just did this and it worked! Thanks for showing how to do this! It took me several other videos to learn how to do the slip knot, but once I got it down, I got my car open!!
and in recent news car theft has risen
lol you can just brake the window if you want to steal a car
+jerome timpug *Break
sorry my mind is everywhere XD
On CZcams, I am learning how to break into cars, forge documents, get past the DMV and get titles.
Soon, I will have a brand new car free of charge.
And an annoying prison sentence.
Pick locks now, lol : czcams.com/video/Mz5IOFK38nU/video.html
@@chuckcairns6615 yes, you will also have a free room to live in and free food, and lots of new friends. Courtesy of the government.
Or you could just get a job at the factory, carry parts home in your big lunchbox, and in a few years... oh sorry that was a Johnny Cash song.
Hey....can you tag those vids? Asking for a friend...👀🙊
Thank you SO MUCH!!! Literally would have completely missed my friend’s entire wedding had I not found this video!
"Worked slicker than snot", my husband told me. ! My husband locked his keys in his Dodge truck, watched the video and had the keys with in minutes!! Thank you!
I just want to say... Even if you are not the creator of this technique... I had to rush over and scream thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. The lockout mechanism on my 2009 Dodge Charger failed me and I locked my keys in the car. No help from the fire department the police and no roadside assistance. Every locksmith I called when it upwards of $100 and a family friend was going to charge me 40 but your video and two shoe strings and a butcher knife later... I'm back in my vehicle what's my keys in. Thank you oh, you're a lifesaver
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One time I locked a rental car with the keys in the ignition and my Australian Cattle Dog in the car - I pointed to the lock post and said - "Bite!" He bit the thing and pulled it open and unlocked the car!
Would of suked if u Didn't have the pop up lock.
I had the same thing happen once, but my dog instead of unlocking the doors, he hopped in the drivers seat, started the ignition and drove off and ended up in a huge police chase but thankfully he ran out of gas before he got too far....silly dog....
My Australian cattle dog does my taxes.
my australian cattle dog just won the nobel prize for finding a cure for cancer,,,,he left me ,called me a dumb shit,,and is now designing hardware for a rescue company ,for less fortunate dogs,,..i got a spaniel now ,he does shit ,but weve bonded,,
+ Knucklehead kinda the same story but in reverse: I locked myself in the car and my Bassett Lab used this exact same trick to get me out!! I coulda died....
Just used this on my ‘06 Cobalt. Took much more effort and damage to my car, but it worked when nothing else would. Bless you sir for your duty
I just got home and left my charger in the truck realized the my truck (ram 1500) was locked. I tried the string trick and by golly it worked and I would like to THANK YOU. This video saved me $75. THANK YOU AGAIN
Just now unlocked my car😊
I'm long away from my home to use a spare key which is in my room by the way😅
Thanks a lot man😇
Saw this on better caul saul and had to you tube it! Thats so useful now I can impress people with my stolen cleverness!
just paused the episode and youtubed opening car with string...lol my chevy has square door locks and they and flush with the door when locked like most cars. theres only a small spot in the side of the door panel that allows you to grip the square
Same ahaha
milldabeast519 LMAO Better call saul is paused right now over here....got no time to continue looking at it, gonna try to break into my car!!
Brad Suarez its easier to just stick something in the door and the body and wedge the corner out and stick a stick or something in to hit the lock.... this only works on a select view that would have a knob on the end of the door lock when its DOWN which is uncommon most barely stick up and are smoother
milldabeast519
I realized this as well! My door knob isn't even at the top it's with the door handle and it's more like a clip to pull out rather than a knob to pull up, so this video definitely isn't going to work! Disappointed that I can't do it, but happy that it isn't this easy to break into my car lol! Back to Saul!
Thank you so much for this video I was freaking out a few minutes ago because I locked my keys in the car and had to work really early tomorrow. This saved my life and a locksmith
Thank you so much for sharing the info. I just took your refresher course and going over to help a neighbor for the second time and I know it will work like a charm again! Thanks again my friend.
"How to unlock your car with a baseball bat"
I always carry a spare key in my wallet, because the odds of me locking myself out is larger than someone stealing my wallet.
And if they get your wallet, they get a bonus car!
I carry an extra key in my Pocket .. I can lose my wallet, or get it stolen, BUT if I lose my Pants, that is another story!
Get a key made to open the door only, not to start the car, then they can't steal it.
that's a good idea except i forget my wallet all the time. what should i do then.?
I just locked my keys in the car.. I want to thank you so much this really works I just did it. it took me about 3 to 4 minutes. and yes I am a woman. and I use two shoe strings. so it was free for me.. no tools at all. thanks thanks thanks
It’s a pleasure to watch people who know what they’re talking about ! 💯
Your method of tying that slip knot gave me an anxiety.
What if you locked your paracord in the car???
+W.J. Kelly Shoe laces?
+W.J. Kelly Now THAT'S funny, I don't care who you are! : )'
+W.J. Kelly Go for broke.
+head2fiststyle12345
Shoe laces? They'd need to be knee length BOOTS!!!! 😃
....true!
Its 2023 and boy oh boy did this help me. Thank you so much. Ive tried this before but this video gave me the inspiration to actually give it an honest try. Last time i locked my keys in the car with the engine running 😢..ended up using the wedge and wire hanger trick to roll the window down. This time the car was off, gift/curse. Had to try something different and this was it
This really works. my son locked his car this morning by watching this we get to open his car..thank u so much for this video 👍👍🙏🙏👏👏
That is ingenious. Thanks
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In today's lesson, how to tie a noose!
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I do chuckle at the comments,, but at least he's trying to help,, you people are all ball busters & I love it... GM use to make a key card. it looked like a credit card with a key cut in it, you could keep in your wallet. it was awesome & worked great.. I guess it was to good of an idea.
He wouldn't survive on LiveLeak
Every car thief in the world thanks you for a lesson on how to bread into cars with manual locks.
Saved me in a pinch! Didn’t have to pay a locksmith or anyone! Thanks so much
A tow truck driver told me a little trick. Get a key cut from your car door key. Take out the top screw of the licence plate. Slide the key behind the licence plate and insert the screw. Cannot be seen. All you need is a dime to remove the screw and voila.
Paul Nicholls have done what you suggested but unable to find the voila on my car - any idea where it is located ?
Stuart Lincoln in the compartment next to the flux capacitor.
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I keep my voila in the same place as the blinker fluid.
Will a debit card work ?
I never have cash.
Thanks. Now I know how to make a noose for myself
Dude! Thank you. I couldn't believe it would work but I had nothing to lose. I did a happy dance when I managed it. Hallelujah!
So I locked my keys in my G5 and I came across this video. Thank you! I didn't have any Paracord or string of anytype. I didn't know what to do ....then I seen my shoelaces! I tied both of them together, made a wedge out of to go lids and I unlocked my car with my damn shoelaces. It took me about twenty mins...but I did it. Your video saved me from busting out my window.
Wow, a video on how to unlock your car with a string and a video on how to make a noose. This is two of the most important things that you must know! 😆
Brb gonna break into some cars
Brb gonna disconnect my door lock button so this guy doesn't break in
+Brian Chin I know right, Saw down the Bubble looking thing on the top.
Just used on my pt cruiser. Worked like a charm. Thanks and great video with explanation
Also, old cars locks have a "neck" to the pop-up knob, so the slip knot can tighten around that neck and you'll be able to pull up on it without it simply riding up and detaching from the knob. you need doors that'll work for this too.
I wonder how many thieves have successfully stolen cars after watching this video, lol.
Indonesia Must be beginner level thieves to not know this. If you watch repo man vids, one can learn all the trickery how to get in.
+Indonesia Well.... NONE of course. The poster made very sure of that, didn't you read? "This technique is to be used for emergencies only. Not for unlawful use."
+DutchObserver Like "Gun Free Zones", huh? Works just as well.
they save time by breaking the window!
Silly theives can't hotwire a car. Right?
Glad it worked for you.
wait a sec. now i know how ur car opens without key. soo i can now steal your car?
LOL Ryan if you need this info to try and steal a car I can assure you that you'll either get shot or caught in the act.
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If I wanted to steal a car I'd just use my tow truck.It's just easier,I dont even have to get out if I dont want too.If I lower the boom ahead of time I can be gone in 30-45 seconds,roll down the street,strap it down in a min or 2 before hitting the highway.If its local most dont even strap em down,especially if its hot LOL.Anyone boosting cars with a wrecker wont strap them because if the cops go to pull you over they'll drop the car as they're driving because legally the cops have to stop for the car in the road if there's no backup.Although I only hold them for ransom ;)
Thanks
+SouthJerseySound Oh, you've really come up with a unique idea there. Nobody else has ever thought of it. Dude, thieves have been using tow trucks to steal cars for perhaps as long as tow trucks have existed. Your problem is that there aren't that many tow trucks. After a quick check for trucks matching yours, police will promptly track you down. Many drivers, thinking they were just as smart, have ended up in prison as a result.
Very clear demo of how to tie a slip knot
Sarcasm
This is a video on how to unlock your car not how to tie a slipknot
I'm late to the party but your video just helped me unlock my wife's HHR in the snow. Thank you.
This works great on old vehicles, and cheap vehicles that still have these type of locks. But most of today's vehicles no longer have them mounted like that and certainly not with the pin with the mushroom style heads.
how to unlock a car with a string = how to steal a car
Yes! I mean what lol
True
All the criminals know this trick already ...
yeah especially he got no alarm easy to steal that one lol
+Tester 15 minutes? He just did a tutorial and unlocked the car in just over 4 minutes, after learning it the day before. Someone prepared with practice could do this in 30 seconds.
You my friend... you are a saint for this amazing video. Literally took me 3 minutes to get back into my jeep!!!
Thank you, appreciate you showing what could go wrong and just continue to redo. Thanks so much.
Thanks, got a laptop from someone's mazda thanks to this
Foxtrot Felix 😂
Great video... too bad most cars feature smooth/short lock posts vs notched lock posts (which is technically a good thing). Now I'm beginning to wonder if the loop and slip knot could possibly be maneuvered around the door handle in order to pop the locks or door?
Yess i got the same problem butt i fixed it bij tying a small piece of a rubber band in the knot for more grip
You encouraged a lot of people (including women) that if this seemingly average guy can successfully employ this trick - even with unpolished technique against him. Then even 'I' can do it. Good job.
It worked for me THANK YOU!!!! I just bought a new car & my husband locked the keys in the car on DAY 1! We found random strings tied them together & I got it!!!
this is why I keep a baseball bat in my car , oh wait.. fuck!
jeesus I can't remember the last time I had a car that had knobs for locks. This is probably why.
This is exactly why they stopped making that kind of door lock.
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The difficulty you had with knot tying was hilarious but the info was great.
Not many cars left with these type of locks, I'd have thought.
so how many cars does this work on. i have not had a stem that you could loop since the 80s. they are tabs inside the door that slide side to side or they are slick barrels that do not stick up when locked.
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why all the dislikes people??? this worked perfectly on my ex girlfriends car! chuuur bro
Not all vehicles have the unlock knob in this position.
Many have the unlock button/lever at / on the side of the door where the method you describe will not work due to it being impossible to access.
Though there are alternative methods in such instances.
For those who have vehicles with the release knob in the same location as in your example, your method will work nicely.
An alternative is to have a spare key in a secure small container (plastic is fine) taped with vinyl tape to keep water out and to secure the lid. Inside the container also place a neodymium magnet.
Then hide it under the car in a secure position
I know this is an old video but I locked my keys in my car yesterday so first thing came to my mind was the coat hanger but after watching these string videos I thought I'd give it a try and to my amazement it took me two tries and it worked perfectly so I guess you learn something new at any given time. PS I used a string from my lug boots
not many cars have that latch on them anymore anyway but good Idea.
only works on older cars with that knob on the inside .
Agreed. If they sit flush you can't get purchase.
Pugsley Pugs ...and an even bigger nob on the outside
Nick Foord Haha! Mate, I’ve got a 15 y/o beemer I think I’m in the running for the knob-o-the-year award!
Ps Wanna buy a beemer?
I got a 2018 Renault Duster and it has that knob. Is 2018 that old? It's not about how old is the car, it's about how cheap it is.
But the rear passenger doors of my dads 2018 Chevy Equinox does.
Thank God he was able to get his family out.
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO. YOU JUST SAVED ME $70. This method worked for me as I waited for the locksmith. Thankful for this video. Took me 20 minutes. I used some twine from my garden that was buried in the snow..then bam I'm in!
$2.79 for a para-cord vs. $1.75 for a SPARE KEY ._.
snarlingrabiddog5150 and keep the spare key in your wallet, or purse. I have an extra house key, and car key in my wallet just in case.
Clyde Day Mr. Day, You are so right. I had duct taped a spare key in a sandwich baggie underneath the Honda and it sat there for like 7 years. Then . . . one day we needed it and KAPOW ! Worked beautifully. I think we would still be sitting and waiting for roadside assistance.
mouthfulloffeces most men don't think that you have all of those credit card slots in your wallet, and there is also a pocket behind where your drivers license goes. you can easily tuck a couple keys in there just in case. it has saved my butt more than a few times.
Keys were locked in his car some people don't think of an extra key till they lock themselves out
When my dad got his car he only get 1 key after a few years he lost it so he was to play £200 pounds
Lil Jimmy bouta go shopping in beverly hills for a new car.
Bloody hell! At first the knot kept coming off when it was time to pull up so I decided to pull one end of the string up and the other down and Voila! This has saved me a shitload of headaches. Thanks bruh!
That worked for me today there was a man locked out of his car at the gas station and he was trying to use a shoelace it didn’t work but I looked up this video while I let him warm up in my vehicle and I tried it after watching this it work the first try thank you so much for that
But my car doesn't have push button locks like those.
Yeah right this only going to work if you have those that are like sticks not those one that like a tab lock
oh your so fucked!
thirdbase314159
Watched a guy fail at knot tieing til I got bored. I could have opened my truck twice in that time with a hanger.
Bob Hunt scratches included
Bob Hunt -really !!!
Surely wasn't ever a scout! A knot ijut!
lol
yeah man what a bore
one of our juniors locked himself out of his car. nearest authorized service centre 80 km away.
had seen this on CZcams earlier.
It worked. thanks
Young sir I don’t think that you had to throw your keys inside your car to show how to unlock your car. Food for thought.
these kind of lock switches are on older cars and only a few newer types. there are tons of locks this wont work in because either there is no switch up there at all or the switch is weird shaped, like a tapered rectangle or smooth in some other way, on those that has a switch up top but is smooth and the rope wont get on and stay to grip the thing. you can try some rubber cement on the string, rub it on good and dry it, it makes it tacky. on the ones that don't have a switch up top, this wont work at all. LOL
Congrats. You've got the longest post of "it won't work cause".
You get a free string deballing at your local tatoo shop!!
Weird eh? a what?
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a brick works too.
lmao
I like the bricks better lol..
Lol don't blame you XD
Don't get it! How. yu slide teen the door and the car?
english please...
Thanks for posting this. I got the HHR unlocked and keys back before the wife could lookup and call a locksmith.
Never thought about using string instead of hanger. Good work.
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Kid is only bad if he is already bad!
Great now thieves can unlock the car
trust me they aren't going to sit @ tie a not try to lasso that stem and hope it works .... they are going in with something gets them in out under 10 seconds esp in that door that least of the worries . most time is getting it started . I love see a crook try steal a high end car lambo, Maybach, etc. they have computer shut offs so many ways you can go to shut them down now ,I even heard there a setting on a timer that the car will not be moved if someone even open door it's over car it piece of junk won't start until the timer shuts off . I love the space age stuff ...
You are awesome. I did this today after locking my keys in my trucks. It took me about 1 min. Thanks!
Worked for me on 06 Jeep Cherokee. Thanks. Took about 15 minutes to get the hang of it but it does work. I only have one set of keys so now i carry string in my purse just in case lol. Thanks