If so, what is the best screwdriver to use?
2007-03-16 11:39:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
50 or 60 years ago you could......back then, the ignition switch was just screwed into the dashboard..all one had to do was get behind the dash (or take the switch out) and contact the two proper terminals with a screwdriver. (Or make bare spots in the right wires and cross them)- but back then, car thievery wasn't common, and half the people left their keys in the ignition anyway. Life used to be good and simple.
2007-03-16 12:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You just pop off the part where the key goes in and then you can turn it on with a flathead screwdriver. At least they used to way back in the olden days. I don't know if you can do it anymore. Besides, don't you know how much trouble you can in for doing that? Unless, of course the car belongs to you. Even then, if a cop pulled you over for something I think you would have some 'splainin to do.
2007-03-16 12:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about it. Most of the cars now have anti-theft devices that won't let the car start with the correct key. The screw driver idea will get real costly when you go to replace it and whatever else you messed up by trying it.
2007-03-16 11:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the top of the 70's I had a Renault 16 - it replaced into an excellent automobile. It had a column change - comfortable seats and (AFAIK) it replaced into the first ever hatchback. It replaced right into an odd structure even if - you both loved it or hated it. I ran it for 4 years till it finally dropped to products via rust. Fond ideas even if.
2016-11-26 00:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Only older cars without the fancy ignition lock. If you try on yours you could really mess up the ignition.
2007-03-16 11:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by InspireTomorrow.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get the ignition to go to run if its locked you can't you have to ground the starter screws watch the spark not a real good practice.
2007-03-16 11:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure - cars made 15 years ago. And cars that you don't mind replacing the ignition on.
2007-03-16 11:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if your one of the Dukes of Hazzard.
2007-03-16 11:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's only in the movies
2007-03-16 11:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by AL IS ON VACATION AND HAS NO PIC 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it's not true. If it were, we wouldn't need locksmiths.
2007-03-16 11:43:44 · answer #10 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋