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sooonice Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2008 Posts: 92 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:55 am Post subject: 1974 bus key code |
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So it's getting Warmer each day and I wanted to do some work on my bus, but guess what? Where's the key? I lost it!
So I found a locksmith that can make me a key by the OEM code but I'm having a hard time finding it.
I don't want to pull the ignition switch, as I really don't want to drill anything.
I had two different keys, which opened drivers door, hatch, sliding door and ignition switch. The pass door only locked from inside.
So now my goal is to find a key code that is different from my driver door because chances are it should open the ignition.
I pulled the hatch latch lock, but there is no key code there.... Only a serial number, how is that possible? _________________ 1969 deluxe |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:01 am Post subject: |
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What is the number from the hatch, are you sure it's a serial number?
I would pull the passenger's side handle and use that code. It should be easy to spot. _________________ 1976 Westy
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Boesen Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2011 Posts: 535 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:16 am Post subject: |
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I will let the locksmiths here on Samba do specific explanations. But from memory they were R or L coded keys. Does the number from the hatch lock have either letter in it?
Notice code on this key as an example of code on your hatch lock
_________________ 1979 Westfalia Deluxe http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=474334&highlight=iowa |
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white74westy Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2011 Posts: 777
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Get with Steelerbus (that's his username) and check out his posts. He is a locksmith by trade. His posts will show you exactly where to look for the codes specific to your bus.
Hope that helps! |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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I had two different keys, which opened drivers door, hatch, sliding door and ignition switch. |
your choices are pull the driver's door handle and read the lock code on the inside of the handle or pull the hatch lock and read the code on the tang. Give that to one of the locksmiths here. I used Gabe at Gabe's lock and key. You can also send him the passenger lock if you want it tumbled to match. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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sooonice Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2008 Posts: 92 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Forgot to mention I had two different keys which operated the ignition, drivers door, sliding door and latch but I'm pretty sure the passenger side one didn't have a matching key.
I'm thinking if I can find two different numbers between all the locks I can try my luck for the ignition switch.
There is an R in the code but its at the end and doesn't follow the pattern.
$$$ also my sliding door lock is stuck because the previous owner stripped the Phillips head really bad, haven't figured out how to take that one out yet.
Cheers. _________________ 1969 deluxe |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51121 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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That's the part number for the handle, the code is stamped into the side of the rounded part the end of which is closest in your pic. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
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sooonice Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2008 Posts: 92 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks bus daddy!
Got the code R066 ... The first two numbers aren't there, or I can't make them out. I tried sanding it and steelwooling lightly to clear it up with no luck.
I wonder if they can make a code from the last 4 digits....
So far none of my handles match. And I think that means the hatch lock is the same as the if ignition.
I'll keep diggin. _________________ 1969 deluxe |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51121 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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It might not be a bad idea to dig them all out and sent them to Steelersbus for some rehabilitation and matching up. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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SteelersBus Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2004 Posts: 987 Location: Central Pennsylvania
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the shout out guys!
Here are some pictures...
I have both generic keys and VW emblem style(original replica)
I can take care of any needs ya have. Thanks! Justin _________________ Volkswagen Locksmith
25 yrs experience
Keys by Code, Locks & Keys Supplied,
Key all your Locks to one Key.
[email protected]
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WM971252 Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2004 Posts: 1781 Location: Franklin CT
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:35 am Post subject: |
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sooonice wrote: |
Thanks bus daddy!
Got the code R066 ... The first two numbers aren't there, or I can't make them out. I tried sanding it and steelwooling lightly to clear it up with no luck.
I wonder if they can make a code from the last 4 digits....
So far none of my handles match. And I think that means the hatch lock is the same as the if ignition.
I'll keep diggin. |
Try rubbing the area with a Sharpe then rub it off quickly. It should leave the black in the numbers. I have had to use a jewelers loop to see them better but then again I am getting old.... |
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