 Ignition key, Advice on getting a new key cut |
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| potomacmidget |
 Jan 7 2012, 12:11 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell....  Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States 
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Hi All,
I purchased a 71, 1.7L from a fellow member last April. I have a single key that works the ignition, rear trunk and front trunk. The door locks are a bit sticky so I probably need to disassemble before I get too adventurous with my sole key. With that said - I see key blanks on ebay, but the bottom line is I don't know how to get a new key made. Is it a matter of buying the correct blank and going to a locksmith or is it more complicated than that? Any advice appreciated, a bit nervous with just the one key which looks a bit worn... thanks Reg |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jan 7 2012, 12:34 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Find a real locksmith! Not home depot or hardware store. It is as simple as cutting the key if the doors are keyed the same. They should be... Squirt some lube into the door lock cylinder and it should free up some.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 7 2012, 12:36 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
As long as you have the blank a new key is piece of cake for any competent locksmith. Nothing special about the key. They also have generic blanks.
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| markb |
Jan 7 2012, 01:31 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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It's cheaper to call GPR for the blank (it's probably our Ebay ad you're looking at). Have a real locksmith do the cutting, and look at my signature for how to re-key your door handles if needed.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Enjoy the 914! |
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| SLITS |
Jan 7 2012, 01:41 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Anybody with a blank and a key cutter can duplicate the key. Pick someone close so you can try the key. As careful as some are, you can always get it slightly off.
I have a machine and cut my own! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| ArtechnikA |
Jan 7 2012, 02:53 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
Bring your key to the Hershey swap meet in April and find Tony Eugenio.
He's in PA and a regular at the Hershey event. Tony is The Guy for Porsche locks and keys... |
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| mepstein |
Jan 7 2012, 03:05 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Get a new one made. I had one break off in the ignition and it was a pita to get a new one. Not impossible but not my 1st choice.
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| Drums66 |
Jan 7 2012, 03:15 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(SLITS @ Jan 7 2012, 11:41 AM)  Anybody with a blank and a key cutter can duplicate the key. Pick someone close so you can try the key. As careful as some are, you can always get it slightly off. I have a machine and cut my own! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) .......Marching in step 1-2-3-4 BTW.........I have a bunch of new blanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| John |
Jan 7 2012, 03:50 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Jan 7 2012, 12:53 PM) Bring your key to the Hershey swap meet in April and find Tony Eugenio. He's in PA and a regular at the Hershey event. Tony is The Guy for Porsche locks and keys... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You should also be able to look him up on the internet. I have heard that he can not just duplicate your worn out key, but make you a NEW key. He apparently figures out the key code and cuts new keys that way. He has the blanks as well. This is a link to his business.Tony Euganeo |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jan 7 2012, 04:39 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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A good locksmith can take the ignition lock and make a new key from the tumblers. The locksmith that I used suggested that I have them make a key with only one side cut. That way I will always have a template that never gets worn out.
I did that for both 914s. All the locks match and all work great now. |
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| ipro4ever |
Jan 10 2012, 05:16 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 10-January 12 From: New York Member No.: 13,985 Region Association: None |
I think you should consult a good auto locksmith.They will definitely solve your problem.
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| NJ914Guy |
Jan 10 2012, 06:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 150 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Deptford, NJ Member No.: 12,546 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I sprayed a little aerosol Remoil (for guns) in my door locks and trunk tumbler. Made all the difference in the world. Very smooth now.
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| Mr.242 |
Jan 10 2012, 08:33 AM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've got another twist to this problem...
I've only got a VALET key to my car. How do you get a DRIVER key cut? I'm assuming there is a special notch in the key cutting that allows the unlocking of the trunks and glovebox. Am I right in assuming this? |
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| flipb |
Jan 10 2012, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Mr.242 @ Jan 10 2012, 09:33 AM) I've got another twist to this problem... I've only got a VALET key to my car. How do you get a DRIVER key cut? I'm assuming there is a special notch in the key cutting that allows the unlocking of the trunks and glovebox. Am I right in assuming this? Just purchase a Driver's key blank (black handle) - PP used to have them. It can be cut from the Valet key - the pattern is the same, it's differences in the key blank that make the key work (or not) for the trunk and glove box. |
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| Chris Pincetich |
Jan 10 2012, 10:47 AM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
MarkB is now "GPR" on this board
I packaged all my lock cores up and sent to him, and viola, brand new keys and matching cores for a reasonable price. Doors work perfect while locking cores are out, but the ignition I would not try to rig without the core in there (but it could easily be done). Go new! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| markb |
Jan 10 2012, 11:26 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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I'm not GPR! I work there a couple of days a week, so will post from that account occasionally. Now ya got Jonathan trying to make me the boss! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) A good locksmith will have no problems doing whatever needs to be done to our cars, and for most things, your local hardware store can probably do it. Key blanks you'll most likely have to get from a supplier. |
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| 914rat |
Jan 10 2012, 05:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 3-July 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 6,362 |
Midget where are you in Md. I'm in Calvert County are you close ?
Welcome to the club. I have a friend in Accokeek that can hook you up he did mine several years back. |
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| potomacmidget |
Jan 10 2012, 08:05 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell.... Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(potomacmidget @ Jan 7 2012, 01:11 PM) Hi All, I purchased a 71, 1.7L from a fellow member last April. I have a single key that works the ignition, rear trunk and front trunk. The door locks are a bit sticky so I probably need to disassemble before I get too adventurous with my sole key. With that said - I see key blanks on ebay, but the bottom line is I don't know how to get a new key made. Is it a matter of buying the correct blank and going to a locksmith or is it more complicated than that? Any advice appreciated, a bit nervous with just the one key which looks a bit worn... thanks Reg Hi All - thanks again for all the advice on how to get my key copied - I really appreciate all the help on this forum and can't seem to stay off of this site (kinda making the wife crazy but hey, got to learn new stuff and have fun at the same time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Reg |
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| dadaDaveed |
Jan 10 2012, 10:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 19-February 09 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 10,071 Region Association: Southwest Region |
When I did mine, I found that my only key had been cut slightly off. For some reason it worked fine in all the locks, but it made for a lousy guide when cutting replacement keys.
Ultimately, I pulled the wafers from one of the locks and gave the numbers to the locksmith. He was able to cut perfect replacements and even looked up the original key code in case I need to make more. |
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| barefoot |
Jun 27 2013, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,274 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(markb @ Jan 7 2012, 03:31 PM) It's cheaper to call GPR for the blank (it's probably our Ebay ad you're looking at). Have a real locksmith do the cutting, and look at my signature for how to re-key your door handles if needed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Enjoy the 914! Mark: Somewhere tells how to remove the lock cyliner from late (76) 914, something about drilling a hole in a certain spot. My lock housing has what looks like extra holes drilled into cylinder area, but not where some photos indicate and there is no leaf spring under these spots. Can you advise where to drill, or am I missing something, lock cylinder will not come out. i've removed al. housing from car, so can do the evil deed. Hsg P/N is 113 905 851 A Eurika, I found it, drilled a small hole in between the cast in ribs just where photo on left shows, it worked and I've got the lock cylinder out !  Now to figure out what tumblers to change out to the the key to work. Barefoot |
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