key entry problem
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shekshay_beast
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key entry problem
i bought a 79 280zx and the guy didnt give me the key to open the door so how would i be able to cut me a new key? what would be the easiest and cheapest way
Re: key entry problem (shekshay_beast)
there was a recent post about key problems. Here's the link zerothread/296521 I dont know if it will help you but hopefully it will.
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evildky
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the ignition key should be the same as the doors and hatch, if not, remove the lock cylinders and take them to your local locksmith, they can rekey the locks to match your key
the question is why does the one key not work everything? has the ignition cylinder been changed by someone not smart enough to have it keyed to match the doors? has the door(s) been changed by someone not smart enough to swap over the lock cylinders?
on some cars you can have a key cut form the vin, on others you need the key id number, a locksmith can tell you where the key code if applicable is located on your car, you can then have a master cut, then figure out what doesn't work with the correct key and have only those cylinders rekeyed, this is what I'd do
also it's possible that one or more cylinders is just worn out at a differetn rate then your key, this is why it's a good idea to have a master cut
my locksmith charges abotu $20 to cut a master and about $10 each cylinder to rekey, this assumes you take the cylinder off and take it to them, for them to come to you it's a minimun $60 and if you take it to them and they have to take the cylinder out expect at least a $60 charge
the question is why does the one key not work everything? has the ignition cylinder been changed by someone not smart enough to have it keyed to match the doors? has the door(s) been changed by someone not smart enough to swap over the lock cylinders?
on some cars you can have a key cut form the vin, on others you need the key id number, a locksmith can tell you where the key code if applicable is located on your car, you can then have a master cut, then figure out what doesn't work with the correct key and have only those cylinders rekeyed, this is what I'd do
also it's possible that one or more cylinders is just worn out at a differetn rate then your key, this is why it's a good idea to have a master cut
my locksmith charges abotu $20 to cut a master and about $10 each cylinder to rekey, this assumes you take the cylinder off and take it to them, for them to come to you it's a minimun $60 and if you take it to them and they have to take the cylinder out expect at least a $60 charge
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shekshay_beast
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Re: (evildky)
ok i will try thatill contact a locksmith and see ifhe can help methanks for the help