Hey everyone. I feel pretty foolish, but I locked my keys in my 88 dakota(manual locks), windows shut, back slider latched securely, spare keys 200 miles away. Anyone got any tips on how to get in without having to call a locksmith?? I've got access to all kinds of tools, metal scrap, etc, so I could probably jimmy the lock mechanism if someone would happen to have a door schematic, or could give decent directions as to how the lock shaft is situated in the door. I'd just go poking around in there, but i don't want to wreck anything if I don't have to. Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,

Adam

I've heard of people using (metal) clothing hangers.
Attached is pictures taken from my '96 Dakotas manual, I would assume its pretty much the same on your truck.
Let us know if you get into your truck (who knows, I might lock myself out of my truck some day).

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credit card in to the sliding window and it should ppush the latch out and then you can slide open
just tried it but had keys on roof was trying to see if i could help you out

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I normally use my pocket knife to jimmy the sliding back window open. Stick it in the crack and push the latch in and it should almost slide right open.

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