locked out!!!

hey guys new member but long time guest have fixed all the usual fualts already with all the help from here but cant find anything on my "new" fault..admittedly only happened once but hoping for a cure incase it happens again.. drove my 02 freelander td4 home as usual.. got out of the vehicle with keys still in the ignition but turned off..closed the drivers door and it locked all the doors leaving me outside looking in and no spare key..any one any info that could help???thanks..

caragounis1888 said:

hey guys new member but long time guest have fixed all the usual fualts already with all the help from here but cant find anything on my "new" fault..admittedly only happened once but hoping for a cure incase it happens again.. drove my 02 freelander td4 home as usual.. got out of the jeep with keys still in the ignition but turned off..closed the drivers door and it locked all the doors leaving me outside looking in and no spare key..any one any info that could help???thanks..

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Do you have breakdown cover?

Do you have access to tools or general garage tat?

More to the point why dont you tell every1 how you got them out so you can help others

Just read it again... You aint actually locked out at the minute.

I have 3 cures for you......

1) get a spare key and fob
2) don't leave the keys in the ignition
3) if you have no other choice than to leave em in the ignition, stick the window down before getting out

very simple to get them out...weddge bar under removeable roof at the lock side and back window drops! climb into the boot and with a long stick over the divde [its a comercial} hit the unlock button on the dash..desperate times desperate measures!! im an agri mechanic so have tools garage access etc..

i dont leave keys in any more but dont wanna rely on that incase i forget! and dont realy wanna carry spare key around in my pocket for when or if it happens again!

caragounis1888 said:

very simple to get them out...weddge bar under removeable roof at the lock side and back window drops! climb into the boot and with a long stick over the divde [its a comercial} hit the unlock button on the dash..desperate times desperate measures!! im an agri mechanic so have tools garage access etc..

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It would have been even simpler if you went straight to part 3.:doh:

caragounis1888 said:

i dont leave keys in any more but dont wanna rely on that incase i forget! and dont realy wanna carry spare key around in my pocket for when or if it happens again!

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Best carry your breakdown documents instead. I have regulars that I go out to cos they keep locking their keys in.

ill just have to live in hope that it was a freak once off and that my landy wont let me down AGAIN....hmmmmmm..

caragounis1888 said:

ill just have to live in hope that it was a freak once off and that my landy wont let me down AGAIN....hmmmmmm..

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was it winter when it happened last time?

caragounis1888 said:

hey guys new member but long time guest have fixed all the usual fualts already with all the help from here but cant find anything on my "new" fault..admittedly only happened once but hoping for a cure incase it happens again.. drove my 02 freelander td4 home as usual.. got out of the jeep with keys still in the ignition but turned off..closed the drivers door and it locked all the doors leaving me outside looking in and no spare key..any one any info that could help???thanks..

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you dont have a j**p!

only ever happened the once..two weeks ago warm dry day..any idea how much for a spare..or an emergency break glass hammer!

sorry mad hunter.. my bad..i got out of my vehicle..

caragounis1888 said:

sorry my bad..i got out of my vehicle..

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While we're on it.....MY BAD? :doh:

caragounis1888 said:

only ever happened the once..two weeks ago warm dry day..any idea how much for a spare..or an emergency break glass hammer!

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just get a standard key cut if you want to be a tight arse. It'll only cost you about £5-£10.

It tends to happen more in cold weather due to frozen locks and also people scraping their windows or going back indoors with their engines running

caragounis1888 said:

sorry my bad..i got out of my vehicle..

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ye dont use the j word people get offended on ere n commit verbal pugilism!

not being tight!!:focus: just wondering about how much.. ive a robber of a locksmith that does work for our garage jus like to have an idea before he tries to pull fast one!

ratty said:

just get a standard key cut if you want to be a tight arse. It'll only cost you about £5-£10.

It tends to happen more in cold weather due to frozen locks and also people scraping their windows or going back indoors with their engines running

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had a petrol 1.8 that wouldn close again in frosty weather till the lock defrosted..used to have to hold it closed for a few miles...and hot water wouldnt get it either...just drive and eventually.. vwolla closed!! so before they wouldnt close and now there keeping me out!!:doh::doh: