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How do you open a Toyota Camry door without a key?
I locked my keys in the car, and I don’t want to pay a locksmith. How can I unlock my Camry without my key?
Melanie Krieps Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To unlock your Toyota Camry without the keys, you can try using the coat hanger method. But note that you risk damaging your vehicle going that route, so it’s better to call a locksmith if you can afford it.
If you choose the coat hanger method:
- Step 1: Insert a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth or another small wedge into the crack between the door and the frame on the front driver’s side.
- Step 2: Use the screwdriver to pry the door slightly open. Be very careful so you don’t accidentally damage the locking mechanism on your car.
- Step 3: Insert a wire coat hanger (or another long, stiff wire) into the crack you’ve created.
- Step 4: Use the coathanger to press the unlock button inside your car.
Pro tip: Does your
car insurance
policy include roadside assistance? It would be really useful in times like this! In addition to tire changes and battery jump-starts, towing and labor coverage
often offers locksmith services.Keep in mind: Even without roadside assistance, you still have the option of calling a local towing or locksmith business that offers lockout services.
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