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How do I unlock my Ford Ranger using a slim jim?
I live way out in the countryside and accidentally locked my keys in my truck. The closest locksmith is over an hour away, and I don’t want to bother the police with something like this. How can I unlock my Ford Ranger using a slim jim?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Before informing you of how to use a slim jim to unlock your Ford Ranger, it should go without saying that you should only ever use a slim jim to enter a vehicle you own or have permission to unlock and should never be done for illegal or malicious reasons.
With that established, the first thing you have to do is make sure your truck has upright locks that are not electric. Upright locks look like small cylinders located near the bottom of the car window. If you attempt this on a truck with electric locks, you may cause damage to the electronics in the door. If you’re unsure about what type of locks your vehicle has, call a locksmith.
If your truck meets the above criteria, do the following:
- Insert a wedge between the window and weather stripping near the lock on the passenger doow.
- Insert the slim jim in the space made by the wedge.
- Gently move the slim jim toward the lock and keep an eye on the lock for subtle movements.
- Once the lock moves, you have caught the locking mechanism and should pull the slim jim upwards slowly until the door unlocks.
If you cannot open the vehicle after one or two attempts, you should call a professional to avoid damaging the door.
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