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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by OsoBear
Beffore you spend 45 for a resistor key, consider getting the dealer to cut you one on a regular (non resistor)blank, Should cost a buck or three. Will work to unlock the door to get you inside, even if it won't start the car. Saves you 40 bucks.

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Should be able to at least get the door open that way and retrieve your fob.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
Use a coat hanger, and hit the unlock button. Or, maybe a radio antenna <that has the ball on the tip so it can't tear anything>

It's literally a 30 second job to break into a C5, without damaging ANYTHING.

30 seconds!!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OsoBear
Beffore you spend 45 for a resistor key, consider getting the dealer to cut you one on a regular (non resistor)blank, Should cost a buck or three. Will work to unlock the door to get you inside, even if it won't start the car. Saves you 40 bucks.

my .02

I have one and it works good. Dont ask how I know
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kisypher
anywho...about 2 weeks ago my 15 y/o daughter was sitting in the car
I've got a 15 year old daughter, too, but she knows better than to sit in my car!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Pull the window out at the top and push the unlock button with something. Once you get your keys back go get a spare, resistor or non doesn't matter, just get a key.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Buy a car for thousands of dollars and can't spend $50 for a spare key??
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Kids......
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by R Devil
30 seconds!!
Cut him some slack - he's getting old!!!
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Originally Posted by travelingypsye
Take your title or proof to a dealer, along with the vin # and I think they can get you a key.....
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
can you work a coathanger in through the weather stripping and press the unlock button...
that should work
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