so i was in a hurry the other day, and accidently locked my keys in the car (89 civic hatch) . I tried prying the door back a little, and put a coat hanger in, but got no luck with that. I then tried using a slim jim, but couldnt get it to hatch on anything to open the door. What can i do to get in the car without paying 80 bucks for a locksmith? thanks for any ideas

 

keep trying with the slim jim or hanger--eventually you'll get it!

 

when the hangers inside the car, do i just try to push the lock over? it seems like its pretty stiff, like the hanger will jus bend if i try to push it.

The problem with the slim jim is it has joints, and when i try to tilt it, it bends.

 

yeah just try to push the lock back,the hanger will be strong enuff or if you got a long enuff hanger you can reach for the hatch release cuz it pulls up real easy

 

hmm i dono if i can pry the door back far enough to get my hand in there, that seems like it will perminantly bend the door out.

The hatch idea is great!!!! i never even thought about that one, im gonna try that !!

 

Guys try to take this to PM this is like a how to break into a honda post

 

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yeah thats true, but if you dont believe i locked my door with the keys in the ignition, you can come over and check it out

if it makes you feel better, pm me with ideas on how to get my car open

 

yes, please PM 91hatchcivic with any ideas.