Slim Jim - How To

At a glance..

In practically all American made cars there is a control arm extending from the inside end of the door lock cylinder When a door key is turned, the control arm and connecting linkage are activated to lock or unlock the door. The Door Unlocking Tool is used when the door key is unavailable and only with the vehicle owner's knowledge and consent.

The details..

"Universal Lockout Tool" provides detailed instructions on how to unlock American-made cars without using a key. The book explains that most American cars have control arms extending from inside door lock cylinders, which can be activated with this tool.

Before using the tool, it's important to consult your vehicle manufacturer's maintenance manual as different models may vary in their locking mechanisms. This book also includes tips on where exactly you should insert the tool and how much pressure you need to apply depending on your car model.

This guide comes with a table of various makes and models of vehicles along with whether they require pushing down or pulling up on the control arm. Additionally, there are slight bends near each end of the tool that must be taken into account while inserting it between weather-stripping at an angle of approximately 15 towards lock area until contact is made with internal cam.

Overall, "Universal Lockout Tool" serves as an essential resource for anyone who has ever found themselves locked out of their own vehicle without access to keys.