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Where do you put a slim jim?

Where do you put a slim jim?

Slide the slim jim in the space made by the wedge. Slide the notched end first, in towards the car lock. Align the slim jim with the lock, pushing down towards the keyhole, which is usually located at the rear of the door. Make sure to insert the slim jim slowly, making sure not to catch on anything on the way down.

What does a car slim jim look like?

Slim jims look like strips of metal, one end of which is molded into an odd-looking shape. It is certainly not apparent at first glance how these devices open doors. The control arm activates when the car key is turned in the lock, but can also be bypassed in order to open the door without a key.

Where do you put the Slim Jim in a car?

Slide the notched end first, in towards the car lock. Align the slim jim with the lock, pushing down towards the keyhole, which is usually located at the rear of the door. Make sure to insert the slim jim slowly, making sure not to catch on anything on the way down.

When did the Slim Jim car door lock come out?

Note that these locks are usually found on cars manufactured in 1992 or before. If your car was made afterwards, it might still have these locks, but the car door may have electronics, wires or even airbags that make using a slim jim more difficult.

What happens if you use a Slim Jim on the wrong lock?

If it’s not obvious whether your car has the right locks for a slim jim, you should strongly consider calling a locksmith. Using a slim jim on the wrong type of locks could seriously damage your car. A locksmith might seem expensive, but the repairs on your car could be moreso. Approach the car’s passenger side door.

What to do if you lose your Slim Jim?

You still have to carefully and patiently remove the slim jim without letting any wire get caught in its notch. If that does happen, again wiggle it until it comes loose. Using the steps highlighted above, you can open your car’s door without the keys, and thereby slip out of a sticky situation.