Getting key duplicates, Mystery Key Blank Options

[tvdinnerbythepool]

Hey guys,

Forgive me if this is stupid but...

Need to get a copy of my keys made...Is this an Ace Hardware job? Do I need to source blanks before hand or are they avail at local hardware stores?

Thanks! -Rob

[bbrock]

That is like no other 914 key I have ever seen. Maybe somebody fitted a later model ignition lock to your car?

Good luck with it.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) of course they did....add it to the list of things they (prior owner) "modded" on the car

I wouldn't be too harsh on this one. It's a very common thing. The ignition key tumblers became NLA a long time ago so lots of owners swapped in whatever tumbler (usually VW) would work.

Was the red key just for the glove box? Or did it operate the doors and the ignition switch also?

The red key is a valet key which will operate doors and ignition but NOT glove box or either trunk. That is... if the locks are all still keyed as original. There is a special valet wafer that is supposed to replace a random wafer in the glove box and trunk locks which prevents the red key from opening them. My first 914 only came with a red key and I didn't figure out why my trunk and glove box locks wouldn't work until years after I sold that car.