Wednesday, May 6, 2009

How To Pick A Car Lock

1. You will need two tools - one to manipulate the pins or wafers inside the lock core and one to turn the cylinder. You can use a small Allen wrench to turn the lock and a long bobby pin to move the pins and wafers. Keep in mind that many car locks are harder to pick than door locks. They often have a small shutter that covers and protects the lock, and this can make the process more difficult.
2. While the bobby pin is in the lock, exert constant and light turning pressure with the wrench. This is the only way to discern if the pins or wafers - which line up with the notches and grooves in a key - are lined up correctly. Most locks have five pins.
3. Move the bobby pin to manipulate the pins or wafers until you feel the lock turn smoothly.

*ALTERNATE METHOD*

Use a key from a different car from the same manufacturer. There are surprisingly few lock variations, and the alien key may just work.

BE AWARE

We of course assume you are seeking to enter your own car.

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