- Designed to unlock many vehicles through the passenger door
- Features a specialty formulated Glow-In-The-Dark Tip
- 18" Extension arm which may be mounted between the rigid handle and tool body without using a bulky coupler
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Automotive
- Features:
- Slide Lock Tool
- Product Subgroup:
- Long Reach Tool
- Subcategory:
- Automotive
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Function:
- Car Opening Tools
- Product Category:
- Automotive Tools
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Pro-Lok AO-42QC1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Pro-Lok AO-42QC1 long reach tool actually do on a lockout?
It is a long reach car opening tool that goes in through the passenger door opening and reaches across the cabin to work the lock or unlock control directly. Pro-Lok lists it as a slide lock tool, so it is built for manipulating a lock mechanism inside the vehicle rather than hooking a key ring or pulling a handle.
2) How long does the Pro-Lok quick change car opening tool reach?
The tool comes with an 18 inch extension arm. The quick change design lets that arm mount directly between the rigid handle and the tool body, so you add the reach without a bulky coupler sitting in the middle of the run, which matters when the tool has to clear a weatherstrip and a door frame gap.
3) Will this Pro-Lok tool open any vehicle?
No. Pro-Lok states it is designed to unlock many vehicles through the passenger door, not all of them. Cars with recessed or shrouded lock controls, or with no accessible slide lock, may need a different approach such as an air wedge and a different long reach tip. Treat it as a broad-coverage tool, not a universal one.
4) Is this Pro-Lok long reach tool usable at night or in a dark parking garage?
Yes. The tip is made with a specialty formulated glow-in-the-dark compound, so once it has picked up light you can still see where the working end is after it disappears behind the door glass. That is the practical problem with long reach work at night: you lose sight of the tip, not the handle.
5) Is the Pro-Lok AO-42QC1 a professional locksmith tool or a consumer roadside kit item?
Pro-Lok classes it commercial. It is an automotive opening tool meant for locksmiths, roadside service, and fleet or repo operators who open cars as part of the job, not an occasional glovebox item.
How fast can I get the Pro-Lok AO-42QC1 delivered?
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Does the Pro-Lok AO-42QC1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Pro-Lok AO-42QC1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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