The old "slim jim" worked good on older vehicles from the 80's and older. Vehicle manufacturers have redesigned car doors to block the old "slim jim" from working.
You don't, can't be opened with a slim jim.
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I am locked out of my Buick park avenue and have a slim Jim but don't know how to use it
Don't use a slim Jim...You open a coat hanger and tighten the hook to be a little more closed, then you use wood wedges or a flat tool to pry the door open enough to let the hook through into the car. If you want you can use the slim Jim to help get the hook past the weather stripping, or you can just save the slim Jim to use on a different car that is not slim Jim resistant. Pull to get a broad curve in the wire and use it to pull the door handle open. Not easy takes about 20 minutes of steady effort.
To use a slim Jim on a Hyundai Elantra, first, ensure that the vehicle is locked and that you have access to the driver’s side door. Carefully insert the slim Jim between the weather stripping and the window, aiming for the lock mechanism. Gently move the slim Jim to feel for the locking rod and manipulate it to unlock the door. Exercise caution, as using a slim Jim can damage the vehicle’s wiring or locking mechanism if not done properly.
While alone.
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I can attest that it works. Using an upward motion with a slim jim ... just a few inches in from the window trim.
To use a Slim Jim on a Grand Am, insert it between the frame of the car and the window. Next, slide it to where the door lock is located.
Ask the police department. They use them a lot.
Using a Slim Jim on a 2005 Gm 2500 is really quite simple. Simply slide the Slim Jim up to the window on the outside door panel and slide it down to attach to the metal bar that opens the door.
some of the gallants you cant.