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How does the Slim Jim work on a Taurus door?

How does the Slim Jim work on a Taurus door?

Slide the Slim Jim down between the window and rubber seal near the door lock. Make sure you slip the Slim Jim in with the notched end facing down. Work the Slim Jim back and forth until you feel the end of it latch onto the locking rod of the Taurus door. Once you feel it connect pull gently upward until you feel the lock click open.

How can I use Slim Jim to unlock my car?

To use the slim jim to unlock a car, you first need to access the car door’s locking mechanism through the rubber seal present between the door and the window. The rubber seal restricts dust, debris and water from getting inside the internal space of the car’s door.

Where is the Slim Jim on a car door?

Using the slim jim you have to try to locate this rod and hook it with the notched end. In most cars, the rod is located close to the locking mechanism at the edge of the door. You might have to twist and turn trying to locate the rod, while inserting the slim jim.

What do you need to know about Slim Jims?

A slim jim is a strip of metal with a notched end. First, you need to determine whether your car has the right locks for a slim jim. Then, you need to unlock the door using the slim jim. Make sure your car doesn’t have electric locks.

Slide the Slim Jim down between the window and rubber seal near the door lock. Make sure you slip the Slim Jim in with the notched end facing down. Work the Slim Jim back and forth until you feel the end of it latch onto the locking rod of the Taurus door. Once you feel it connect pull gently upward until you feel the lock click open.

How does a slim jim work on a car lock?

If it is a wire, wiggle the slim jim till it goes around the wire. If it is a screw or support, rotate around it. Pull up when you reach the locking rod. The lock button will go up, and the car door can be opened at this point. Carefully pull out the slim jim along the same path you took going in.

Where do you put the Slim Jim in the door?

Align the slim jim with the lock, pushing down towards the keyhole, which is usually located at the rear of the door. Make sure to insert the slim jim slowly, making sure not to catch on anything on the way down. Watch the lock for subtle movement.

What happens if you use the wrong Slim Jim?

If it’s not obvious whether your car has the right locks for a slim jim, you should strongly consider calling a locksmith. Using a slim jim on the wrong type of locks could seriously damage your car. A locksmith might seem expensive, but the repairs on your car could be moreso.

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Ruth Doyle