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> Odd ignition key and Cylinder, what do I have here?
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post Aug 29 2012, 11:31 AM
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Well, I'm slowly crossing off my list of things to do to the 914 before school starts back up, and have come to getting one key to work for everything in the car. Currently the lock key works the door lock and the rear trunk, and I have a completely different key for the ignition. What is the tumbler from? it is a locksmith special? The plan is just to replace it with a used 914 lock/tumbler assuming I can find one. Here's to hoping they didn't mess up anything in the steering column when they put it in...

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Has anyone else ever found a setup like this in their car before? Thanks in advance
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post Aug 29 2012, 11:33 AM
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I have that exact same ignition cylinder and key. Came on a 75 parts car I picked up.

I would like to know as well.
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post Aug 29 2012, 11:57 AM
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It looks like a newer VW/Audi key & switch. I think the wafers in the tumbler are wider than what is used on our cars. I have a couple of extra 914 ignition switches I could sell, and some new keys, if you need them.
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post Aug 29 2012, 12:25 PM
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Here's the key for my '75.

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post Aug 29 2012, 01:49 PM
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The original style lock cylinder was discontinued by Porsche, and was replaced with a VW cylinder that fits the steering column, but the keys don't match and never will.

Your best bet is to find a proper Porsche lock cylinder, and change the door locks to match it.

Send me a PM, I think I have one I can send you with the key in it.
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post Aug 29 2012, 02:12 PM
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.....I have the proper key blanks, if needed? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Aug 29 2012, 02:14 PM
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To me it's just a '75 - '76 setup that takes a different type of electrical switch.
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post Aug 29 2012, 02:25 PM
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I have that same lock and key for my 75. I bought them at the vw dealership. I think it was for a rabbit. Been a while.
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post Aug 29 2012, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 29 2012, 01:14 PM) *

To me it's just a '75 - '76 setup that takes a different type of electrical switch.


.....In my opinion, it's just the key that is different?..maybe other wise?

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post Aug 29 2012, 04:16 PM
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Definitely a VW key. I have one on my car that I bought new (cheap!) from a VW parts house. The key that came with the car had been re-cut so many times it was like a toothpick and I was worried it would snap off in the ignition. I have two keys for my car: one for the door, trunk , etc. and one for the ignition. Doesn't bother me.

Here's where you can get new key/tumbler if anyone is interested in the future:
http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?Prod...191%2D905%2D855
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post Aug 29 2012, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 29 2012, 01:14 PM) *

To me it's just a '75 - '76 setup that takes a different type of electrical switch.


Nope, should use the same switch.
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post Aug 29 2012, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(zonedoubt @ Aug 29 2012, 03:17 PM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 29 2012, 01:14 PM) *

To me it's just a '75 - '76 setup that takes a different type of electrical switch.


Nope, should use the same switch.


Nope, the assembly is different.

'72 - '74 Electrical Switch

'75 - '76 Electrical Switch
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post Aug 30 2012, 12:08 PM
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Nope, the assembly is different.


Yes, but to use the VW key cylinder you can use the same switch.
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