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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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The door key to my '93 Camry broke off yesterday, and last night I locked the door. I discovered this when going to take the car to the dealership to get a new key. If I get a locksmith to open it, I won't have the funds for a new key. Anyone have any ideas on how to get in?
 
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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slim jim is about a dollar in DollarTree store.
 
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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not in Maryland. Only locksmiths and police can have them, and it 2 years to be in possession of them.
 
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Determine if the dealer can make a key from the VIN number, then use the drivers side door and auto locks to open the drivers door for now.
 
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 93fixerupper
not in Maryland. Only locksmiths and police can have them, and it 2 years to be in possession of them.
no s..t! you can buy them here any place you want to.
coat hanger?
I made one out of a metal yard stick. THAT is legal even in MD, right?
 
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Problem solved. Pop-a-Lock got in the car and made a new key for $100 less than the dealership was going to charge me for a new key alone.
 
Old Dec 10, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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good for you. metal yard stick is still only 5 bucks
 
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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I thinks you must go to a dealer of whatever car u have and give them your VIN #....they can pull up the exact match.
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