1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Dead battery lost key

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Maddy21, Nov 8, 2021.

  1. Maddy21

    Maddy21 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2021
    1
    0
    0
    Location:
    New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Have a 2004 prius, been sitting for over a year due to dead battery. I want to sell it to a junkyard but need to get into it to get stuff out but have lost the key, think it may be inside the car. Is there anyway to get into it without breaking a window or calling an expensive locksmith.
     
    #1 Maddy21, Nov 8, 2021
  2. SFO

    SFO Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2017
    5,286
    4,225
    0
    Location:
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    You might try unlocking either of the fronts doors by using a 'slim jim', aka lock out tool or car door opener.

    How much would the junk yard offer, and does it still have the original catalytic converter ($$$$) ?

    FYI : you're moderated until you've posted 5 times.
     
    #2 SFO, Nov 8, 2021
  3. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2013
    16,470
    8,383
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Don't sell it to a junkyard, you can put it on craigslist and easily get money for it.

    If you have AAA or if any of your neighbors have AAA, they can call for you and have someone come open the car. Anybody with AAA will be able to do it for free
     
    #3 JC91006, Nov 8, 2021
  4. Another

    Another Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2021
    1,802
    510
    0
    Location:
    Naples, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    Often times even the local police will open the door with an assortment of tricks they have. Do not sell it to junkyard. That would be like giving money away.
     
    #4 Another, Nov 9, 2021
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)