Missing T-Top Key

[dalaamprince]

The owner of the 1991 300ZX I'm picking up tomorrow doesn't have the key to the T-Tops. They were just left unlocked when he got the car. Do I really need the key or is it safe to leave the tops in the unlocked position? How would I get a key? Is that something a dealer could help me with?

[Z-owned]

Mine are never locked.

[franklin93zx]

the key to lock the t tops is the same key you put in the ignition

[dalaamprince]

I asked the owner if this was true as that would make sense and he said no. I'll see for myself tomorrow when I finally get my baby.

[onosqv]

the key to lock the t tops is the same key you put in the ignition

they could have been replaced & the previous owner didn't swap the cylinders out.

in any case, you can have the cylinders rekeyed to the current key (it's not that difficult to remove the cylinder from the t-top).

[Sgt]

Pics when you get that Z.

Also I have never used the lock on the T-tops on either of my Z32's.

[pintovit]

^^^Same here... as above...

[ztommyx]

the key to lock the t tops is the same key you put in the ignition

[WAM_Z32]

I always lock everything on my Z. After i put em back in i lock them, but if your doors are locked it doesent matter. JDM Z's dont even have t-top locks. So go JDM and dont lock em....

[95FairLadyZX]

I always lock mine just in case but my key doesnt unlock the trunk, how do I go change the cylinders?

[John1006]

Sorry for the thread jacking but does anyone know where i can get just a t-top handle mine snapped in half

[bad news boost]

hehe mine did the same thing

[onosqv]

Sorry for the thread jacking but does anyone know where i can get just a t-top handle mine snapped in half

f/s or wtb section. But if you are looking for the passenger side, I have a spare. email: powered.by.orange (AT) gmail (DOT) com

[Z32 TwinZ]

I never lock mine. I take them on and off too much. Slows down the process

If someone did bust my windows, they are probably stupid and wouldn't even notice that i had t-tops.

[300freekzx]

never locked mine

[big dawg]

I've had mine since it was new and have never locked the T-tops. As long as the windows are up and the doors are locked...you are fine.So like everyone has said...if someone really wants your car, he will just bust out a side window to gain entrance...so whether the t-tops were locked or not would be a moot point.

[dantesdoom]

the key to lock the t tops is the same key you put in the ignition

Yup... 100%

[UnretroGamer]

the key to lock the t tops is the same key you put in the ignition

they could have been replaced & the previous owner didn't swap the cylinders out.

in any case, you can have the cylinders rekeyed to the current key (it's not that difficult to remove the cylinder from the t-top).

Hey there I just got an '88 300ZX Z31 and I am trying to rekey the t-top locks myself to the ignition key so that it works for everything. Right now the ignition key opens everything but the t-tops and I want them to work. I took off the lock/handle covers, and removed the lock. Pretty much the cylinder you put the key into, and the metal piece that holds that, so you can screw it onto the t-top (link below to pictures). I have no idea how to remove it from the cylinder to rekey it though! I've tried pushing it from the rear, from the front, taking of the cap (the hole you put the key through) which is impossible (and I bent it a little, trying). I also see two notches on opposite sides of the cap and tried using those to pull it out but whatever I use slides off after using a lot of force. How can I take it out to rekey it!

Here is a link to some pictures of the lock and what I have, this is what I want to rekey:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4 ... 9efae0f999

[UnretroGamer]

I think the problem may not be the keying, but the key. The very, very worn out key. It only works for the driver door, the ignition, the glove box, and the trunk. It doesn't work for the passenger door, or the t-tops.

Picture of the key here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6 ... 1793320629

Whats the cheapest way to have a sharp, working key?

Relevant thought:
I assume that this is because my grandpa used those for things the most (the driver door, the ignition, the glove box, and the trunk) and the only reason they work is because they wore down with the key. Then, the things he used the least (the passenger door, or the t-tops) they weren't used enough for the lock to wear with the key, so they still only accept a sharp, new key. Now because of this I'm scared if I get a new key, I will only be able to open the t-tops and passenger door, and not the other four things that were wore down with the key. So in either case I have to rekey a couple of locks (I can't pay a locksmith a ton and a half). Anyone have a link to a guide for this (preferably specific to the car, or as specific as it can get). Maybe the manual of the car? May be helpful for some things.

[Z32TT]

I suggest removing the picture of the key if you could, people can copy your key like that. Not a smart thing to do. It could be bc it is severly worn, get a new one made and try that.

[UnretroGamer]

Haha don't worry I thought about that. That's why I blurred out a huge chunk of it. Yeah and I may need to get a new one made. Where can I get one made in Puerto Rico? :T

[Z32TT]

Find a key guy that will cut it by hand, im sure PR has one(they cant not). Something your going to have to search for in your area, we dont spoon feed people here, just point them in the right direction

[carbon z]

He could have only the valet key and not the master key. I just went through that with the 95 300Zx I just bought.

[Z32TT]

He could have only the valet key and not the master key. I just went through that with the 95 300Zx I just bought.

Master key as in you mean Titanium? bc they're the same cut still as the valet, so i dont see the issue.