How to unlock 1998 mustang with a slim jim? - 1998 Ford Mustang

I'd ask your friendly policeman, or a locksmith.

As your windows usually are slim jim resistant so its more prudent to get locksmith to open and could make new set of lost keys using vin number, make, model, year.

A 'Slim Jim' will rarely work on cars newer than 1980 or so. You need to gently pry the car door open and insert a devise that pumps air into a small balloon like container that is place between the door and the body of the car. This will open a gap where you can either unlock the car or try to retrieve the keys with a hook-like devise such as a wire hanger.

This device is common piece of equipment that tow trucks carry with them so I would suggest you let them do it because the price of the device is far greater than a "lock out" call to a towing company.

i had same problem with a mitsubishi fto , tried the coat hanger thing got the passengers door unlocked but it still wouldnt open, rang the automobile association, he came along and did the same as i did to passengers door , to the drivers door and presto he was in,so maybe the drivers door has the master control, or ring a dealer for that make and model they might be able to put you on the right path.

First, align the slim jim with the lock and push it inwards in the direction of the keyhole when the lock is visible - pull the slim jim upward slowly until the door unlocks.

A hinge might be kaput. Call the garage about it first to make sure they or the police can slim-jim it open. Google much?

Lots of things inside your door that a slim Jim can destroy. But basically slide it between the window and the rubber seal at the bottom of the glass. The idea is to hook onto the door lock linkage and pull up or push down. I'd really recommend letting a professional do it with modern lockout tools. Very easy to break stuff with that tool.

A lot of newer cars can't be opened with a slim jim anymore. A good kit uses a small bag that inflates with air to allow a long rod to unlock (electric door locks) These work much better.

a slim jim is not a good ideal to be using in todays cars and trucks with airbags everywhere and wires inside doors..call a pro and if he pulls out a slim jim send him packin...there a re far better tools to use than a slim jim

call a locksmith and ask. some require a specially designed tool similar to a slim jim, that a slim jim will not open.