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Russ
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 Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:19 am Post subject: can an ignition switch be rekeyed? |
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i know there are numbers on the switch were they can just make a new key.
i have a bad switch reight now and have to replace mine but i would like the new one to open the doors as well.
so if i give a locksmith my original key and a new switch can it be swapped to the new key pattern?or do i have to get a new key for the switch and then rekey the door to fit?
thanks for any help
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RareAir
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| Yes, that task can easily be accomplished. Just be sure that the tumblers on your ignition switch & door handles have the same key code (SG, SU, SV etc..) You just change out the small Brass wafers to match each tumbler & it's ready. |
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Big B
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Russsssss
Some locksmiths will say no, but look for the 'old' guys, they can do it by r&r ing the cylinders. |
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2Dokas
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: can an ignition switch be rekeyed? |
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Where do the extra brass wafers come from? I guess you cant just move them around in the same tumbler.
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Bruce
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: can an ignition switch be rekeyed? |
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You can move them around. If you think you will get away with just swapping them around in the same lock, guess again. Of the countless locks I've rekeyed, it's only happened once to me.
You can get wafers from other dead locks. Look for broken door handles. Check for worn out wafers too.
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Kjell Roar
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: can an ignition switch be rekeyed? |
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Normally the locksmith / VW mechanic remake your door locks after the new ignition switch.
Thats easier.
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2Dokas
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| Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 6:50 am Post subject: Re: can an ignition switch be rekeyed? |
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| Bruce wrote: |
You can move them around. If you think you will get away with just swapping them around in the same lock, guess again. Of the countless locks I've rekeyed, it's only happened once to me.
You can get wafers from other dead locks. Look for broken door handles. Check for worn out wafers too. |
Thanks, How do the wafers come out? I have been looking at them way too long now,
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Bruce
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 12:32 am Post subject: Re: can an ignition switch be rekeyed? |
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| 2Dokas wrote: |
| Thanks, How do the wafers come out? I have been looking at them way too long now, |
You push them out from the bottom.
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