How to Get Your Keys out of a Locked Jeep TJ
by Krista Martin
Locking your keys in your Jeep TJ is not a good start to the day, but don't fret. There are inexpensive ways to recover the day. Luckily, most Jeep TJs have a soft top, which allows you to easily get the keys from inside without having to call a locksmith. If you've got a hard top, it's a little trickier, but a Slim Jim will do the job.
Step 1
Unzip the side window if the Jeep has a soft top.
Step 2
Use a Slim Jim to open your car door window if you have a hard top. You can do this by taking a wedge and placing it between window and the rubber seal of the Jeep. This will form a gap large enough for the Slim Jim to fit in.
Step 3
Insert the Slim Jim in the gap and locate a thin rod connecting the door handle and locking mechanism.
Step 4
Hook the end of the rod with your hand and pull or push up to rotate and unlock the door.
Step 5
Remove the Slim Jim and the wedge and open the door.
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Writer Bio
Krista Martin has been writing professionally since 2005. She has written for magazines, newspapers and websites including Live Listings, "Homes & Living" magazine and the "Metro Newspaper." Martin holds an honors Bachelor of Arts in English from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master of Journalism from the University of Westminster.
