QUOTE(abnrdo @ Apr 4 2011, 04:49 AM)
QUOTE(pcar916 @ Apr 3 2011, 08:25 PM)
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 3 2011, 04:27 PM)
Hold on, wait a minute before you get someone spending time & money they probably do NOT need to do! He said he's got a valet key, so all he needs to do is cut a full use or all locks black key from it.
Only if that doesn't work on one or more locks, does he need to get a locksmith to rekey the offending tumblers only to fit the existing key.
Ok, lets see if I understand. The valet key cut into a black key blank will open all of the other locks?
Now that I have had a nights sleep.... (BTW I am in Afghanistan)
I have a round headed black key. Looks like the PO had the key made for the ignition only. The doors do not work with this key. Doors meaning every door. Trunks, and glove box do not work.
So....I will probably try to find a key from someone.
Thanks guys!!
You have the ignition working...so you can start the car.
The rest of the tumblers (considering your location) as easy to fix.
Pull out a tumbler, put your key in that tumbler and see which of the tangs stands proud of the circular tumbler portion.
You can, with the key in the tumbler, take a file or dremel to ensure that all the tabs are flush...then the key works in that tumbler.
You can also easily flip the tabs around to make it alot closer so your not filing as much and you get a decent bite on the mechanism when there is no key in there.
do them all...done.
Rich