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Automotive Locking Systems
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Automotive locks vary considerably in the types of locking mechanisms and lock
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arrangements. There are many other methods of gaining access to an automobile
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which are quite often quicker and easier than attempting to pick the lock.
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Probably the most common point of entry is the wing or vent window, or, in the
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newer models, the rubber molding. Anyone intending to engage in automobile lock
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work (or desiring to save approximately fifty dollars or more in service calls)
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will need some special tools. Both the curve and length of tools are important
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to their overall effectiveness.
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The tool being used should first be lubricated with a glycerine-based hand
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lotion or hand cleaner before inserting it through the weatherstripping. This
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not only makes the tools work easier, but helps prevent scarring, tearing or any
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other damage to the weatherstripping.
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To open most front wing windows, take the lever latch tool and insert it
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through the weatherstripping between the wing window and the window trim.
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Manipulate the tool by controlling the depth of penetration along the curve. At
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the same time use a rocking action to move the window lock into the unlocked
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position.
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One other type of wing window lock has a lever latch equipped with a plunger
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at the pivot of the latch. The plunger deadlocks the latch against rotation,
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unless the plunger is first pushed in and held until the initial stage of
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rotation has been accomplished. This requires that another tool be inserted
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through the weatherstripping and the door window to depress the plunger and hold
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it in that position while the other tool is used to rotate the latch. Normally,
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the tool used for depressing the deadlocking plunger has a slight curve at the
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tip. The tool's only purpose is to depress the plunger.
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Another means of access, when the door window is fully raised and the door is
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locked, consists of inserting a stiff bent wire, and using it directly on the
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locking mechanism. Tripping of the lock mechanism may often be done by pulling
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up on the wire once the tip of the wire has been positioned under the lock
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linkage. At other times, the bent tip of the wire must be pulled up against the
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linkage and then rotated to trip the locking mechanism. With practice one gets
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the feel of what is required to open the door.
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Automobiles using a rocker type of locking mechanism may be tripped by using a
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thin piece of flat spring steel stock. First, coat the tool with a
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glycerine-based hand lotion or hand cleaner to protect the trim and rubber
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molding. Insert the tool next to the glass or between the
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weatherstripping/molding and the metal of the door. Feel for the lock linkage
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with the notched end of the tool, then move the linkage up and down until the
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lock moves into the unlocked position.
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Another avenue of access to most automobiles is through the firewall, reaching
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the door locks with a long stiff wire to push the lock button into the unlocked
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position.
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Since automobile door locks on most newer models are normally held in place by
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a retainer clip, as a last resort the lock can be punched out. First, insert a
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bent piece of wire into the keyway and bind it to prevent the lock mechanism
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from falling into the door frame. Once out, the automobile can be opened by
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pushing up on the linkage attached to the lock mechanism.
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