Help!! Locked keys in the car!! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jfikentscher · #1 05-28-2008, 08:20 PM

1987 300TD Wagon. Shut the door and the doors locked. Key in the car (my only one!). Also in the car is dinner and the cat food. Am I SOL or is there a way in.

Thanks,

Joe

Hatterasguy · #2 05-28-2008, 08:25 PM

Special MB tool.

Seriously if you have AAA call them if not give MB roadside a try.

#3 05-28-2008, 08:26 PM

Call a locksmith, there are folks driving around in vans that specialize in this. Look in the yellow pages.

Jeremy5848 · #4 05-28-2008, 08:35 PM

I had the same experience with my '87 300D-T sedan. I had the keys in the car with the doors unlocked but the battery was disconnected for a project. When I reconnected the battery, the door lock mechanism activated. Oops!

A call to AAA produced a couple of guys who pried the door open a bit with plastic wedges and then used a metal hook to unlatch the lock. You might be able to do the same thing yourself, providing you accept the risk of possible damage if you get over-zealous with the wedges.

The only other way is to take your VIN and proof of ownership (registration) to a dealer and get a new key. The cat will be unlikely to wait, however.

Jeremy

jfikentscher · #5 05-28-2008, 10:33 PM

I got it open. I pried the driver's door at the top corner and used a coat hanger. Got a few scratches but finally got it open. Dinner was cold but eatable.

Thanks guys!

cphilip · #6 05-28-2008, 11:18 PM

!!!!!! you forgot to feed the CAT!

Jeremy5848 · #7 05-28-2008, 11:46 PM

Don't forget to order a spare key and put it away someplace outside the car.

pawoSD · #8 05-29-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy5848

Don't forget to order a spare key and put it away someplace outside the car.

Yeah I'd never feel safe with just one key, I have my keychain + remote for the car, and I have 3 extra keys laying on my desk.

(My car came with all 4!)

jfikentscher · #9 05-29-2008, 11:50 AM

Yes I really need to get a spare key. I'm always worried about losing it at the beach etc. I have been hesitant because of the suspected cost, but it would have saved alot of aggravation and possible expense last night!

Thanks,

Joe

LUVMBDiesels · #10 05-29-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Special MB tool.

Seriously if you have AAA call them if not give MB roadside a try.

Does Phil have these in stock? I might need a 'universal key' someday

LUVMBDiesels · #11 05-29-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jfikentscher

Yes I really need to get a spare key. I'm always worried about losing it at the beach etc. I have been hesitant because of the suspected cost, but it would have saved alot of aggravation and possible expense last night!

Thanks,

Joe

If you are a MBCA member, a key should not be very expensive. You just need the VIN and proof of ownership. Well worth the cost if you loose the original key.

Hatterasguy · #12 05-29-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LUVMBDiesels

Does Phil have these in stock? I might need a 'universal key' someday

Oh they are great! They work on every MB made except for the "guard" versions. If you do decide to try a "guard" car's window make sure to dodge the tool as it comes back at you.

jfikentscher · #13 05-29-2008, 04:44 PM

I actually tried tp break the fixed window on the rear door with a hammer. Covered the window with a towel and Whack Whack Whack.

Strong window. I'm glad it did not break. I then took the more patient route with the wire clothes hanger.

Hatterasguy · #14 05-29-2008, 09:23 PM

If the car is not in a bad spot I'd just order a new key, my dealer can get them in a day or so. If you ordered it yesterday they would have had it tomarrow. Should be around $20-$30.