Davey Driver:
Called Fowlers who got Scania out from Thirsk and when the guy arrived he said it was just a case of popping the bonnet and cutting a -----? wire to earth it and it would unlock the doors.
The reason I didn’t mention the colour of the wire was to avoid giving people ideas.
Harry Monk:
The reason I didn’t mention the colour of the wire was to avoid giving people ideas.
Yeah but is it an Urban Myth ? 
Its always the blue wire, or is it the red wire 
Davey Driver:
Harry Monk:
The reason I didn’t mention the colour of the wire was to avoid giving people ideas.
No, it is true. You are simply doing what you do when you flick the switch in the cab, sending the current to Earth. You could make anything happen by sticking pins into the wiring loom and then completing the circuit.
Our old 85s used to be sods for the doors locking when they were slammed, we used to just jack the cabs up and use a bit of wire through the gearlever hole to open the door. I can open my current CF with a flat just about any key, and some flat bladed screw drivers 
Harry Monk:
You could make anything happen by sticking pins into the wiring loom and then completing the circuit.
You don’t need to do that on a DAF, random electrical “occurances” are what make the day interesting.
MADBAZ:
Harry Monk:
You could make anything happen by sticking pins into the wiring loom and then completing the circuit.You don’t need to do that on a DAF, random electrical “occurances” are what make the day interesting.
My MAN was like that at the end of it’s life, doors locking windows opening. It was possessed 
Saratoga:
A while back I read a post, I was sure it was here on TruckNet, of a driver who was locked out.In a RHD he had to get out and goto the left side in a foreign port, so hopped out the truck with the engine running and then found the door had locked. Breakdown recovery sorted it by letting the truck system think it had been in a collision to opening the doors…
Anyone recall? I’ve tried the search facility but I don’t think it likes me today
I used to be a locksmith up until a few years ago, we used to get into just about any truck using a small airbag and a steel rod or a snare if the key was locked in the cab to retrieve it, most trucks are easy enough to get into, its the modern cars that are harder.
I won’t tell you how to get into them because that would be irresponsible of me but if you search youtube you can find people opening them without the keys.
dizzyfizzy:
I used to be a locksmith up until a few years ago, we used to get into just about any truck using a small airbag and a steel rod )
More commonly known as a tennis ball and a coathanger 
Harry Monk:
dizzyfizzy:
I used to be a locksmith up until a few years ago, we used to get into just about any truck using a small airbag and a steel rod )More commonly known as a tennis ball and a coathanger
Doe’s that still work?
Iveco twenty pence peice will get you in and the thieves smashed the window to break in mine.
I know my fault for owning an Iveco.
( language edit ) jd
The airbags we used were slid between the door and the frame so that when you pump them up you ceate a gap to work through, to either open the door from the inside or retreive the keys, if not its time for the old slim-jim.
Not used the old tennis ball trick for a lot of years, but saying that most locks fitted to trucks are pretty crap anyway
Harry Monk:
dizzyfizzy:
I used to be a locksmith up until a few years ago, we used to get into just about any truck using a small airbag and a steel rod )More commonly known as a tennis ball and a coathanger
right, i’m getting a tennis ball, coathanger, and a brick, (just in case)
my volvo, has successfully locked me out once, with the engine running, and my phone and coat, inside, and outside, where i was, it was hammering down, deep joy.
since then, it has tried too do it twice more.
chilistrucker:
right, i’m getting a tennis ball, coathanger, and a brick, (just in case)Better carry safety glasses just in case, you don’t want the health and safety brigade on your case when using the brick
dizzyfizzy:
chilistrucker:
right, i’m getting a tennis ball, coathanger, and a brick, (just in case)Better carry safety glasses just in case, you don’t want the health and safety brigade on your case when using the brick
good point 
better cone the area off too.
chilistrucker:
dizzyfizzy:
chilistrucker:
right, i’m getting a tennis ball, coathanger, and a brick, (just in case)Better carry safety glasses just in case, you don’t want the health and safety brigade on your case when using the brick
good point
better cone the area off too.
Going by current elf 'n safety guide lines from the HSE web site, to gain entry to your truck when your keys are locked inside you must wear the correct PPE to ensure safety to your self, the public and to make you meet the minimum requirements for your insurance.
First you must make sure the area you will be using is coned off and appropriate signage is used to warn others of what you are about to attempt
So before you can commence the re-entry procedure:
CONE OFF THE AREA — ensuring you meet the criteria as stated by the HSE, nothing must be left to chance, ensuring any traffic that may come your way does not get confused and enters the safety zone area by accident.
But if this is being done in a lay by, as apposed to some where off the main road, e.g. MSA, truck park etc etc. Then extra measures must be taken, with cones and warnings starting from at least 5 miles away so motorist know no to enter the safety zone.
APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE - Signs that the HSE recommend, that you use to warn the public that a safety perimeter is in place. Below are a selection of signs THAT MUST BE USED.
But remember these are just a selection and all 50 warning signs must be erected to warn members of the public to ensue full compliance with HSE guidelines and insurance requirements
Now you have put up all the warning signs for members of the public and have established your safety zone you must now erect ‘site safety’ signs for anyone who wishes to enter the safety zone for what ever reason.
Below is what the HSE considers a minimum requirement of PPE before any windows can be smashed or any attempt to open the door can commence. Remember this is for your safety
Once these signs have been erected you must make sure that all people on/off site can be accounted for before entry of the vehicle can commence.
This sign must then be errected
Once everyone one has been accounted for, the correct PPE worn commencement of re-entry can commence.
After re-entry has been established and all signs have been cleared away and all cones have been removed. You must make sure the area has been cleaned to ensure no trips/falls/stumbles can occur once you have left the area. The HSE recommends using something similar in the picture below to ensure the site is left hazard free.
But make sure all necessary elf ‘n safety guidelines are followed in the process…
…Which if I’m honest I don’t have the time nor the patience to write. 
chilistrucker:
right, i’m getting a tennis ball, coathanger, and a brick, (just in case)my volvo, has successfully locked me out once, with the engine running, and my phone and coat, inside, and outside, where i was, it was hammering down, deep joy.
since then, it has tried too do it twice more.
not much good if it,s all locked in the cab 
Yes been there seen it or done it coathangers and mini airbags.
Blocks of wood and mallets for others.
cutting wires and shorting out wires for others
ALL GOOD FUN (15 years ROADSIDE assistance )
You need a table tennis ball cut in two and when you get to the bank you enter your PIN in reverse, when the police arrive, they will call the AA for you and give you money or something.
