How to Use the Wing Window Tool for Car Lockouts

Getting locked out of a car can be a frustrating experience, but with the right tools, unlocking the car is a simple procedure. If the car is equipped with wing windows, two small tools are all you need to unlock the door. You can avoid the cost of calling a locksmith by following these steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two-part window wing lock out tool

1. Get the two part tool, consisting of a long rod with a 90-degree bend on the end to raise the window wing lock handle and a smaller, thinner rod designed to depress the lock button on the handle. Keep these tools outside the car. They won't do any good if they're locked inside when you need them.

2. Slide the long tool into the bottom of the window wing between the window frame and the rubber seal. You may have to wiggle the tool a bit so it lifts the rubber seal slightly and passes into the interior of the car. Position this tool so the "L" shaped end lines up with the window wing handle.

3. Insert the smaller, thinner tool into the same opening over the larger tool. This tool should be easier to insert because it will pass through the same opening made by the larger tool. Line up the end of the smaller tool with the lock button on the window wing handle.

4. Push the end of the smaller tool so that it depresses the lock button.

5. Turn the larger tool to the left while keeping the lock button depressed with the smaller tool, raising the handle and unlocking the window wing.

6. Push the window wing inward with your hand to gain access to the interior of the car.

7. Reach in and unlock the door.

Resources

• Lock out tool source

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on 10/1/2008 Thank you for your interesting web site.
I would like to add to your tip on gas milage. One needs to know that you must fill your tank completely full both times to get the correct MPG. As you already know certain gas pumps will cut off automaticly depending upon the temp. of the day, how fast you put the gas in the tank,the gas pump itself, etc.etc.etc... I know it's a frustrating but the only way. Sometimes a pump will cut off on you and you can still put in a couple gallons making quite a difference in your milage. Most women will not put up for this extra trouble because you may get some gas on your hands or feet... Bob Greene