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Check your owners manual maybe prev owner jotted down the key code.
Btw, I went to a locksmith to see if he could make me some spares from my existing keys, he didn’t have key blanks, so that’s that.

I never fiddled with my manual door locks when I had door card off to see how the slimjim could be situated to open the door…but the lock button is a lever action on both manual and electric, meaning any slim-Jim or hook rod could still manipulate the rod to open the door if you hit the right spot.

The only place to work a slimjim is at the door handle at the lock, the locking linkage for interior knob is on the inner side of the door panel and can’t be accessed. Manual lock knob turns clockwise to Open - meaning the rod pushes towards the door latch/key lock. Central locking uses same linkage as manual only uses actuators. If the slim Jim has a hook it would need to be pulled upward.
There might be more room to work with slim Jim or stiff wire hook by removing the aluminum trim piece at the lower window sill - pops up at door edge easily and then pull the rubber strip out.

As for pushing out the fuel/oil pressure gauge from the trunk….
Good Idea. I would try that.
Note there are a couple relays and heater flex hose in the way, so a very small hand and a very long arm might be needed. Forearm might be a bit scuffed but if a right hand mitt can get in gauge opening contorting in the trunk is mandatory to get the reach around.

If the hand doesn’t fit…
Take a long flexible rod about 3 ft should do, put an 90° hook on the end and try to activate the power window switch - I believe windows are still “hot” until the door is opened.

Using an aluminum rod bent with a hook may get to the key loop rod maybe enough to wiggle, jar or push them out from the ignition. The hook saves them from falling on the floor.

I don’t have central locking or know where the switch is for it. But a stiff wire (aluminum) can be bent along the way to reach it. Takes a lot of trial and error but can be done I’ve reached door lock buttons in all sorts of locations by twisting and bending an aluminum rod thru the door frame propped open with a inflatable bag and wedges. But 911’s cannot be entered via door frame.

Working the from trunk will take two people, one to work the rod of choice and the other to watch where to guide the rod (up/down, forward/back, etc).

One rod for opening doors I’ve used are the stainless steel car antennas found on Ford vehicles. they’re long enough to reach and stiff enough to activate buttons and switches.
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