JonFre
Active Member
I recently found myself locked out of my Freelander 2004 with the keys inside. ( God knows how this happened!) Fortunately I was near home and a taxi ride to collect my spare keys solved the problem.
It occurred to me that if I had a hidden simple key that would open the door (obviously it would not start the car) I could then get at the locked in keys.
I have tried two locksmiths who have cut keys that fit into the lock but in both cases the keys will not turn and do the unlock.
One locksmith said there must be a chip in the key that operates the mechanism in the door lock. Does anyone know if our door locks have such a mechanism?
It occurred to me that if I had a hidden simple key that would open the door (obviously it would not start the car) I could then get at the locked in keys.
I have tried two locksmiths who have cut keys that fit into the lock but in both cases the keys will not turn and do the unlock.
One locksmith said there must be a chip in the key that operates the mechanism in the door lock. Does anyone know if our door locks have such a mechanism?