 Re-keying locks, Which way is easier? |
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| aylanco |
  Dec 21 2004, 10:25 PM
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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! |
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| campbellcj |
Dec 21 2004, 11:45 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,633 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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Is it true that the ignition lock portions are NLA now?
What I did on my last couple of cars is buy new ignition switches (key and electrical portions) and then rekey the remaining locks to that key. If you already have the car apart for paint or whatnot, it is pretty simple to redo the lock cylinders, as 80% of the battle is just getting them removed and reinstalled on the car. I probably shouldn't mention this in 'public'...but my current 914 has no locks...I figured with no door glass they wouldn't do a whole lotta good anyways. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) Plus, it's a good idea (or requirement) to remove the steering wheel lock mechanism on track cars. |
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Posts in this topic
aylanco Re-keying locks Dec 21 2004, 10:25 PM
SpecialK I re-keyed all the locks on my '73 to the igni... Dec 21 2004, 10:45 PM URY914 Taking the ignition lock and switch out is pretty ... Dec 21 2004, 10:49 PM bperry I did the file method myself many years ago.
Works... Dec 21 2004, 11:34 PM scott thacher yup it is vey easy to rekey these locks i posted h... Dec 22 2004, 08:27 AM aylanco Thanks guys for the info, But the question really ... Dec 22 2004, 11:54 AM smrz914 I would suggest using the key that is the least wo... Dec 22 2004, 03:06 PM aylanco <... Dec 22 2004, 04:50 PM SpecialK <... Dec 22 2004, 05:54 PM scruz914 I have a remote rear trunk lock so I don't kno... Dec 22 2004, 06:07 PM
scott thacher well the glove box and front trunk should match th... Dec 22 2004, 07:39 PM |
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