To key or not to key? Options

[Dman]

As you can see my ONLY key is a little broke in but it works in everything doors, ignition, and trunks.

I have a new key to cut but I hate to make a replica of such a worn key, what do you think I should do what does it run to get every thing re-keyed?

This wasn't a big deal till I lost my key for a couple of weeks and my wife wanted to drive the car. <_<

[Root_Werks]

Find an actual locksmith, A good one locally. I have had copies made from keys that looked that bad that worked.

Problem you might run into would be the drivers door tumblers and ign tumblers will have worn with that key sometimes making the passenger side/glove box and hood latche(s) not work because those tubmlers havent worn down with the key. You might have to pull a door handle and have a key made by the number.

A good locksmith will take the copied key, go test it for you. You might see them turn the key back and forth (If it doesn't work), pull it out and file on it a bit. They will usually repeate this process until the key works. They are turning the key back and forth marking the high spots on the key with the tumblers.

Probably too much info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Allan]

I got a set from the PO when I bought mine that looked almost worn to nothing. I took them to the oldest lock and key shop in town and had the guy look at them. After tinkering with the locks on the car he was able to perform some kind of trick and replicate a really good set for me. They work great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

[Andyrew]

I had a new one made... my key looks just like yours...

You know that locking thing with the steering wheel? Well with the new key, it works every time.... Old key, I had to apply pressure when i wanted it.. (kinda nice... but ya)

Get a new key (15 bucks max).. and test it out. If you dont like it, re key it...

[markb]

Take the passenger side door handle to a locksmith & have him pick & key it.. It's usually all that's needed, but if everything else is really worn, the locksmith can adjust for you. This is also one of the benefits of AAA. They come to you.

[Levi]

This is also one of the benefits of AAA. They come to you.

Well not in my experiance they don't, they are very happy to unlock your car but your on your own if you need a key made....been there... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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[Dman]

Thanks guys looks like I am off to a locksmith!

Hope I get lucky like Andyrew because sometimes I do have problems with my steering wheel lock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[Andyrew]

What I realized when I put the new key in, is that the old key was just not thick enough to trigger the lock on its own.. So I would have to "twist" the key when removing it, catching the lever and activating the lock.

Good luck!

[thomasotten]

sometimes I do have problems with my steering wheel lock.

Wo wo wo...slow down... steering wheel locks? You mean these cars have steering wheel locks? Well, there's another thing that needs fixing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[Cap'n Krusty]

"IF" all the locks in the car take the same key, the front trunk lock would be my choice to take to a good locksmith for the creation of a new key. It MAY have the lock code stamped on it, a benefit which would drop the price significantly. HTH, The Cap'n

[MattR]

I bought a steel key from pp and took it to a local locksmith. They said it messed up their machines and to try Rusnak or another porsche dealership. I have yet to go down there, but supposidly they will copy keys. Maybe they charge a lot, i dont know.