Re-keying locks, Which way is easier? Options

[aylanco]

My car has two keys, one for the ignition and one that fits all the other locks. I would like to get it down to one key.

Right now I have both outside door handles off of the car (I'm going thru the door innards) and had a thought: Wouldn't it be easier to just take out the trunk lock and hood lock, and since I already have the door handles off, just have those all re-keyed to the ignition?

It looks like a real PITA to take off the steering column to get to the ignition switch. I had a previous experience with this on my 356 and now it's T signals don't cancel and I'm still fighting it. I just don't want to end up with two cars like that!

Thanks!

[URY914]

Taking the ignition lock and switch out is pretty easy. You don't get into the wiper or turn switches. I could get into the ignition lock in about 2 minutes with an allen wrench and a screwdriver.

In fact I had to do it one time at a driver's ed. I trailer the car down to Sebring and somehow forgot the key. I get all suited up and jump in the car-NO KEY!!! Oh NO.
Within two minutes its running. Once the lock is removed all you need is a screwdriver to start it. I switched over to a push button starter when I got home. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

Remove the allen bolts from below the column that allow you to remove the cover of the column. Remove the little screw and tab that holds the lock in. Pull the lock out. Done.

Paul