Anyone know how to get into a locked E36?

[Scott528iM]

My brother just called me to inform me that his son locked his ONLY key in his car. I swear that I thought this wasn't possible due to a built in feature...(my 318 wouldn't allow it).
None the less, I think he's screwed for now but wanted to see if there were any tricks to the trade so to speak that he could try before calling a locksmith or ordering a new key.

Thanks

[Kyle K.]

If you're handy with a coat hanger and know what you're trying to do you may be able to unlock the door with it. My dad unlocked his e34 like that before.

You make a little hook with the coat hanger and slide it between the window and door and fish for the little actuator. :

[Scott528iM]

E34s have a larger top that you can grab with a hanger if you're good enough. I don't think the E36s do though.
I fear he'll be forced to call a locksmith.

[Kyle K.]

From my experiences locksmiths can't do jack on BMWs. My aunt locked her keys in her e38 and she had to get the key from BMW, the locksmith couldn't do anything.

[jar_e_d is]

I have done that befor (maybee twice, but who's counting). I called a locksmith guy both time b/c he was only like $15. He had a long hanger like device that he slid between the window and door jam. One time he pulled the handle which unlocks the doors and the other he pushed the button in the center console.

Good luck.

[Estoril4dr]

lock smith can get it out. My alarm locked my only set of keys in my car with the engine running. I called the dealship and he told me nothing a locksmith could do and to break a window. I called AAA and they sent a locksmith that slid this slim rubber piece between the door and pumped it up with air. That allowed a small enough crack for him to slide a slimjim through to pull the door lock up.

[Scott528iM]

Thanks for all of the info guys. I'll just pass it on to him and wish him luck!

[Ali]

tell him to go to a bmw dealership with his VIN # and proof of ownership and they should be able to order him a key fast. Best way to do it, worse thing that can happen is that he can't drive the car until the key gets there, but at least now he'll have an extra key.

[///M3Hellrot]

when i locked my keys in my car, the guy put a small wedge in the rear of the driver's side window. he then put a long pole with a hook on the end though it and pulled the driver's door handle enough to unluck the door. it was a coupe, probably wouldn't work on a sedan since they have frame surrounding the window.