Re-keying your locks, The how-to thread Options

[markb]

I was re-keying a lock for someone today, and thought it might be a good time to take some pictures & explain how you can do this yourself. It’s not rocket science, if I can do it, anyone can do it. Please correct me if I’m wrong, or use the wrong terminology.

I’ll start with a door handle, because that seems to be what needs to be re-keyed the most.


Your standard 914 door handle.

[markb]

I'm really glad this is making sense, I'm never sure I convey my thoughts well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

John, to answer your questions:

1: To have a brand new key made, if you already have a key that kinda works, take it to a good locksmith and have him hand cut a new key. Or, (if all the locks are keyed the same), take the passenger door handle or the glove box lock to a locksmith and have them make a key for it. Pricey, but you get a brand new key.

2: The lock "pins" are called wafers. I don't really know if you can get them new, but I haven't had any problems using used ones. If you really want "newish" wafers to use, take apart the glovebox lock and the front trunk lock, these are the least used locks on the car. Re-key the ignition & drivers door lock with these wafers.

3: Yes, with the exception of the valet wafer, they're all the same. *With an exception* If you have a later VW ignition switch, the wafers *may* be different. I've seen wider, thinner, and taller wafers.

I'll do all the others once I get that early ignition switch done. I kind of want to keep it close to the other ignition switch in this thread. Patience, grasshopper! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/locust.gif) (sorry Barry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )