car door locks
01-22-12, 11:47 PM
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car door locks
I only have a key that fits the ignition does anyone know where i can get a new cylinder lock piece thats an oem fit to the door handles? kinda sucks i cant lock my doors and ive been jocky boxed once that i know of. I dont even know why anyone would think about stealing from my car, It looks like i picked it up off the junkyard. primer grey, faded red, and yellow body parts and dents oh and oil stains all over the car. not to mention the interior is that ugly blue and i dont even have a stereo just the heater is in the dash. torn seats and stains all over.
anyways HELP MEH thanks for any help
anyways HELP MEH thanks for any help
01-23-12, 12:08 AM
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You're on the right track. But I'll bet it's your ignition key that isn't stock to your car.
Anyway, you can either pull both door lock tumblers and the rear hatch tumbler and have them keyed to you ignition key.
Or, in my opinion the right way, have them pull your ignition tumber and have it rekeyed to your match one of your door lock. The reason this is the better way is your VIN number will get you free (or almost free) key replacement. But that looses all it's value if you re-key the whole car to match the tumber set up it came with stock.
Anyway, you can either pull both door lock tumblers and the rear hatch tumbler and have them keyed to you ignition key.
Or, in my opinion the right way, have them pull your ignition tumber and have it rekeyed to your match one of your door lock. The reason this is the better way is your VIN number will get you free (or almost free) key replacement. But that looses all it's value if you re-key the whole car to match the tumber set up it came with stock.
01-25-12, 06:36 AM
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You're on the right track. But I'll bet it's your ignition key that isn't stock to your car.
Anyway, you can either pull both door lock tumblers and the rear hatch tumbler and have them keyed to you ignition key.
Or, in my opinion the right way, have them pull your ignition tumber and have it rekeyed to your match one of your door lock. The reason this is the better way is your VIN number will get you free (or almost free) key replacement. But that looses all it's value if you re-key the whole car to match the tumber set up it came with stock.
Anyway, you can either pull both door lock tumblers and the rear hatch tumbler and have them keyed to you ignition key.
Or, in my opinion the right way, have them pull your ignition tumber and have it rekeyed to your match one of your door lock. The reason this is the better way is your VIN number will get you free (or almost free) key replacement. But that looses all it's value if you re-key the whole car to match the tumber set up it came with stock.
I would have to get my doors re-keyed as they have been replaced, but the ignition key works in them so the lock cylinders aren't exactly up to snuff...
01-25-12, 09:50 AM
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01-25-12, 09:10 PM
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i have the same problem...my ignition key is from a different car and the door/hatch are original to my car...the dealership will still rekey all the other tumblers to match for free? o_0
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01-25-12, 11:25 PM
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Dealership will only provide keys that match the VIN of your car, not locksmith services. For that reason, what ever locking thing that WON'T work with the key matching the VIN are the ones that should be rekeyed.
Removing the door locks is as simply as pulling the door panel, removing two 10MM nuts that hold the door handle on, unlatch the door lock bar, remove the fiour (4) big philips screws from the rear door edge to give wiggle room, wiggle the door handle out pushing toward the front of the car, unlatch the door latch bar, pry the door lock ring off and pull out the lock cylinder. All this can be done with a philips screwdriver and 10MM ratchet with extension. and honestly only about 10 minutes per door.
The ignition key cylinder is held on with slotless round studs. You'll need to dremel a slot into each of the studs to remove them or spin them off (not cut) a bit at a time with a hammer and chisel. And, you'll need to remove the plastic surround around the steering wheel hub and remove the bolts holding the steering column to drop it to provide the needed room to get at the studs.
I'd MUCH rather deal with the doors. Either way, then take the VIN matching key and locks to your friendly local lock smith.
Removing the door locks is as simply as pulling the door panel, removing two 10MM nuts that hold the door handle on, unlatch the door lock bar, remove the fiour (4) big philips screws from the rear door edge to give wiggle room, wiggle the door handle out pushing toward the front of the car, unlatch the door latch bar, pry the door lock ring off and pull out the lock cylinder. All this can be done with a philips screwdriver and 10MM ratchet with extension. and honestly only about 10 minutes per door.
The ignition key cylinder is held on with slotless round studs. You'll need to dremel a slot into each of the studs to remove them or spin them off (not cut) a bit at a time with a hammer and chisel. And, you'll need to remove the plastic surround around the steering wheel hub and remove the bolts holding the steering column to drop it to provide the needed room to get at the studs.
I'd MUCH rather deal with the doors. Either way, then take the VIN matching key and locks to your friendly local lock smith.
01-26-12, 12:11 AM
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Ah, well my ignition is already held with screws (dealt with the "anti-theft" things when I rekeyed my cylinder), so I figure five minutes, tops, to remove it.
Anyway, getting your locks rebuilt is a deeply unsexy way to spend money but it's one of those things that you'll appreciate every time you drive the car.
After it's done, give the new cylinder a break and don't hang a 4 pound keychain in it.
Anyway, getting your locks rebuilt is a deeply unsexy way to spend money but it's one of those things that you'll appreciate every time you drive the car.
After it's done, give the new cylinder a break and don't hang a 4 pound keychain in it.
01-28-12, 12:00 AM
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I just went to the locksmith and got the locks rekeyed to my ignition key since i have all different locks that i had to pull from multiple cars from junkyards. haha its been a fun build so far
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02-01-12, 07:28 PM
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It was payday and I felt like splurging on my locks so i payed 15 bucks a lock. Nice to not have people getting into my car. I have had two occurences so far with people getting into my car because i have no locks. Next time if I catch em trying to break into my car I will be chasing them with a pipe wrench. I dont even have anything to steal. i dont get it.