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| skatbox1 |
 Dec 30 2011, 02:36 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 30-October 11 From: el paso, texas Member No.: 13,727 Region Association: None  |
so i just got me a 75 914 and the person i got the car from doesnt have the keys...wondering is there a little trick or another key i may use....or do i just have to replace the whole switch... sorry just new to this world.... thanks in advance
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| bulitt |
Dec 30 2011, 06:20 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,189 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Welcome to the world of 914 and PO's that hand you a ring of keys of which none work! My ignition key is the only one that worked when I bought the car so I was spared the process of figuring that out.
I think I read there was about 40 keys total for these cars and some dealers have a drawer full they can try on your car. You can buy replacement switchs and keys- several on Ebay right now. The 914 had separate keys for ignition, doors, trunk, glove box, sort of like a valet set up. Screw that, Once you can get a working ignition key you can easily re-key the other locks by following the procedure on the Pelican parts tech site. If you decide to tackle the door re-key buy the plastic replaceable mechanism part prior (one per door), good time to replace as you have the handle off. Now you have one key that operates your 914! |
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| brant |
Jan 2 2012, 11:28 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,951 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(bulitt @ Dec 30 2011, 05:20 AM)  The 914 had separate keys for ignition, doors, trunk, glove box, sort of like a valet set up. What? your car must have had a previous owner replacing door handles or ignition switch... originally they did not have 3+ keys they had 1 key that fit everything and a 2nd key that fit the doors/ignition, but wouldn't open the trunk-lock, glovebox-lock brant |
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Posts in this topic
skatbox1 new to this Dec 30 2011, 02:36 AM
cwpeden I know that the key from my buddies 73 works in mi... Dec 30 2011, 03:29 AM
SLITS Talk to a locksmith and see if they can cut a key ... Dec 30 2011, 08:05 AM
skatbox1 cool deal thanks guys... i think i might try the l... Jan 2 2012, 11:17 PM |
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