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elise111
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Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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 Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:59 pm Post subject: Ignition re-key |
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| Anyone had success changing the tumbler on a new ignition lock so that it can use the same key as the rest of the locks? I think all EV’s use the AH style key, but just in case mine is a 2001 flip key style. I’ve read a few posts where people we not successful, but wanted to see if anyone had success. Otherwise, I will re-key the rest of the locks to match the new ignition key. |
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vw_partsguy
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Location: San Tan Valley AZ
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition re-key |
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Yes I did rekey the ignition switch to match our 2000 EV. It was a major Pain to get the end cylinder cover piece off. Once the cover ring is removed you knock the roll pin out from the rear and it comes apart. -Louie
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1997 Jetta Jazz "JJ"
2002 Jetta Variant "Jazzy"
1967 Beetle "Buddy" Deceased
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elise111
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition re-key |
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| Great to hear, thanks. Any advice to get that end cap off? |
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vw_partsguy
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition re-key |
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| Great to hear, thanks. Any advice to get that end cap off? |
You have to put the cylinder in a GENTLE vice and just spread the ring off. Slowly. -Louie
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2018 MK7.5 GTI “Pearl”
2017 MK7 GTI "Sparrow"
2000 Eurovan "Chuggs"
1997 Jetta Jazz "JJ"
2002 Jetta Variant "Jazzy"
1967 Beetle "Buddy" Deceased
1989 Golf GTI Montana green Deceased
1967 Beetle "Mr Blue" Deceased |
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