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Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:38 am

I have a '66 Squareback and want to get an ignition key copied.
My local lock shop has a lot of VW keys but is having trouble matching it up.

They asked me to see if anyone has a like key that they can give me the # off of. The number on my old copied key is worn off.
Also, does anyone know if '66 Squareback keys match up to any other keys?
Thanks
lakedawgs

Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:46 am

lakedawgs wrote: I have a '66 Squareback and want to get an ignition key copied.
My local lock shop has a lot of VW keys but is having trouble matching it up.

They asked me to see if anyone has a like key that they can give me the # off of. The number on my old copied key is worn off.
Also, does anyone know if '66 Squareback keys match up to any other keys?
Thanks
lakedawgs

Since you have a 66, more than likely you have a 2 key car. You can take the passenger door lock out (less used), and get the key code (number) off it, and have new door lock keys made for it. For the ignition key, you'll have to remove the igintion switch to get the code off of it.
Keep in mind that I think 67 was the first year that VW went to 1 key for the entire car, but even so, the early ignition switches were fragile and often replaced. :roll:

Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:50 am

Try with this guy.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1169945

Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:50 am

It is a 2 key car, do not have any door keys.
Car is in the garage and will be for a year or more likely.
Just wanting an extra ignition key for now.

Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:52 am

I think you need DV code keys. Here ya go http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1592475

Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:53 am

I know I can find them online, and will go that route if needed.
If I can get the blank # off a current key, I should be good at my local place.

Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:58 am

your local place will not have them. Thats why I suggested those at a great price. I used to cut keys, this is a one year only key. I used to be able to find things that can be made to work by eye, but I don't have any of that old stuff any more. A good locksmith can make something work, the younger guys only want ilco or jma or curtis numbers

I think the Curtis code is V24. I don't think they have been made for a very very long time

Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:44 pm

This place has been in business for almost 60 years, he has a bunch of VW blanks, he is just trying, by number, to make sure he has the right one. A bit of research tells me the Taylor # is V69N. So with that and the Curtis number, I should be good. If not I will go the online route.
Thanks

Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:24 pm

I agree buy local when you can-

I think V69n is wrong profile

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THREE-CURTIS-key-blanks-V2...mp;vxp=mtr

here you go lot of 3 for <10 bucks

my 64 takes this same key so not technically a one year only (just in the US)

Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:39 pm

EasternNotch wrote: I agree buy local when you can-

I think V69n is wrong profile

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THREE-CURTIS-key-blanks-V2...mp;vxp=mtr

here you go lot of 3 for <10 bucks

my 64 takes this same key so not technically a one year only (just in the US)

agreed, I buy local when I can, it's just really tough nowadays. V69N isnt correct. and good point, one year only USA, many years actuality, 64-66? I think 67 was different

Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:54 pm

Pretty sure it is this one, V-13

http://ebay.to/1Lff8RI

Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:24 pm

The curtis V-13 is the same as taylor V69N. Most of my '66 type 3's I have use the "H" code ignition key curtis V-13 or taylor V69N. The "DV" code blank is a V-24 curtis or taylor V77V. Not common but I have a '66 column that uses a "FM" key taylor cross reference V70E.

Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:11 pm

Cool, I thought the Taylor V69N was the same as the Curtis V-13, but was not sure, thanks!