Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

keys locked inside!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 10:43 AM
  #46  
77olds's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
From: Lansing, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

On the late models, doesn't the door unlock when you pull the inner handle on the driver's door? I'm pretty sure that's how it works on my '00... If so, make a loop in the end of a coat hanger and slip it around the handle, then pull.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:25 PM
  #47  
WI_1998XJ's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

I've broken into my jeeps before without any tools, here's how: remove the molding on the bottom of drivers window(if you pull straight up on it it will slide right of), if you look down the opening you just made you will see the inside of the lock cylinder. now take the molding you just removed and use it to pry up on the rod coming off the lock cylinder and it will unlock. Ive done it so many times i can do it in like 10 seconds.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:30 PM
  #48  
stock95sport(for now)'s Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,122
Likes: 0
From: Manchester, N.H.
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

Originally Posted by WI_1998XJ
I've broken into my jeeps before without any tools, here's how: remove the molding on the bottom of drivers window(if you pull straight up on it it will slide right of), if you look down the opening you just made you will see the inside of the lock cylinder. now take the molding you just removed and use it to pry up on the rod coming off the lock cylinder and it will unlock. Ive done it so many times i can do it in like 10 seconds.
^ For some reason I believe him....
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:34 PM
  #49  
bloddy mud's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 618
Likes: 0
From: Goshen Ohio
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Default

Originally Posted by stock95sport(for now)

^ For some reason I believe him....
That's amazing. Buy a xj and you get a slimjim with. Chrysler knew what they were doing
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:39 PM
  #50  
DieselD's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by WI_1998XJ
I've broken into my jeeps before without any tools, here's how: remove the molding on the bottom of drivers window(if you pull straight up on it it will slide right of), if you look down the opening you just made you will see the inside of the lock cylinder. now take the molding you just removed and use it to pry up on the rod coming off the lock cylinder and it will unlock. Ive done it so many times i can do it in like 10 seconds.
Make a video. I'd like to see you break into an XJ in 10 seconds. like a magic trick.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:53 PM
  #51  
Lowrange2's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 15,016
Likes: 11
From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Default

I could change the serpentine belt on my old car in less than 2 seconds with the engine running...
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:54 PM
  #52  
DieselD's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by lowrange2
I could change the serpentine belt on my old car in less than 2 seconds with the engine running...
Yea just stick a newspaper in the fan first.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:08 PM
  #53  
WI_1998XJ's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by DieselD
Make a video. I'd like to see you break into an XJ in 10 seconds. like a magic trick.

For legal reasons I dont think it would be a good idea to post a video on how to break into a cherokee. Just try it, it isnt hard if you have any mechanical ability.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:09 PM
  #54  
stock95sport(for now)'s Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,122
Likes: 0
From: Manchester, N.H.
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

I can change the belt on LOWRANGE2's old car n 2 sec, running. And ive never seen it
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 01:14 PM
  #55  
caged's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,874
Likes: 100
From: Northern Ontario, Canada
Year: 1990, 1999, 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by lowrange2
I could change the serpentine belt on my old car in less than 2 seconds with the engine running...
must be an air cooled volkswagen.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 02:03 PM
  #56  
Lowrange2's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 15,016
Likes: 11
From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by caged
must be an air cooled volkswagen.
1967 Dual Port 1776cc Then later it became a 2110cc.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 03:23 PM
  #57  
ldub100's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), Az
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 H.O.
Default

Originally Posted by lowrange2
I could change the serpentine belt on my old car in less than 2 seconds with the engine running...

Hey, I tried that once, now they call me lefty!
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 03:56 PM
  #58  
Radi's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,302
Likes: 23
From: Wisconsin
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by WI_1998XJ
Ive done it so many times i can do it in like 10 seconds.

Almost not worth carrying keys anymore at that speed.
Of course at some point you'll be posting "I locked my window trim in the XJ and can't get in" lol
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 04:00 PM
  #59  
Radi's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,302
Likes: 23
From: Wisconsin
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by ldub100
Hey, I tried that once, now they call me lefty!
That's because you used the wrong hand. I'll prove it. Go try it again with your Left.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
carverdave
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Sep 1, 2024 08:55 AM
HunterGatherer00
Cherokee Chat
31
Aug 24, 2018 02:19 AM
aroundincircles
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
Oct 6, 2015 11:12 AM
GaryL
Cherokee Chat
0
Sep 6, 2015 09:09 AM
neocracka
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Sep 5, 2015 06:50 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:08 PM.