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Help i'm locked out with keyless entry

My 88 cougar has locked me out they keyless entry won't even light up when i try it.  Needless to say my keys are in the ignition.  What can I do to get in?  Walmart won't let me stay there for much longer.

Help i'm locked out with keyless entry

Reply #1
88 get a saw blade, pop the lock. Prolly a loose battery terminal.

Help i'm locked out with keyless entry

Reply #2
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keyless entry won't even light up when i try it


Battery dead?  If so then your keyless entry code made have reset back to the factory code.  See here for that.....http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=995&highlight=keyless+entry

Of course it won't help you get in the car if the keys are locked in though..... These cars are easy enough to slim jim though.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #3
Quote from: Paul Flockhart
These cars are easy enough to slim jim though.


Yup there is a metal rod that runs up to the lock plunger if you can hook that and pull up it will unlock the door. Other than that call a locksmith.

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Reply #4
After you get it open,get another key.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #5
Also check your car insurance. You may have lockout protection that they will come out and get in for you.

If all else fails call a state trooper or county cop. They'll be glad to break in for you. Well I don't know about your state but they have done it in MD.

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Reply #6
Quote from: 5.0willgo
If all else fails call a state trooper or county cop. They'll be glad to break in for you. Well I don't know about your state but they have done it in MD.

Used to be cool when they did that, they outlawed it here a few years back

 

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Reply #7
Quote from: t-bird85
Used to be cool when they did that, they outlawed it here a few years back

 Same here, but don't know why. I have mastered the coat hanger, I've never owned car I could not get into without a coat hanger. All becasue the locksmiths around here charger between $50 and $60 depending on the vehicle and where you are at.

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Reply #8
liability...same here
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

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Reply #9
hears what i did, get a spair key and keep it in your wallet lol... its happened to me more than a few times. to get in, what everyone else said... slim jim its a sinch to get in.

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Reply #10
get a spare key and wire it up some where under the car then youll always have one on the car works wonders in the winter here when you lock your keys in a running car not nameing any name but it was me.  mines in my fake tire SHHHH dont tell any one

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Reply #11
i'll remember that ;). it easy to pop the lock, if you take your time you can do it without sratching it all up, and prolly without any dents.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #12
did this guy get in his car?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #13
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did this guy get in his car?
Question 2: Is it actually his car?
Only one post... "How do I get in?"
Death awaits you all with nasty, big, pointy teeth.

1988 5.0 Bird, mostly stock, partly not, now gone to T-Bird heaven.
1990 Volvo 740GL. 114 tire-shredding horsies, baby!

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Reply #14
yeah, I think it strange myself.....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!