[DML] Re: Single Key For Two Key Cars

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In several respects my vehicle differs from what the VIN indicates it
should have come with (1982 style door pulls for example), so there's
no telling whether it left Dunmurry with 1 or 2 keys. I have to file
shoulders off an X29 blank (lengthening the keyway) to make it work in
my ignition, which would indicate 2 key heritage. And now that you
mention it: my key does bottom out in the door cylinders, which would
indicate a shorter original. I don't mind it bottoming out because it
allows me to flip the mass of other keys away from the stainless with
my free fingers.

I know all about mega key rings. Am currently carting around 23, with
another 3 on the way. 

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jake Kamphoefner <jakekamp@xxxx> wrote:
> Bill,
>  
> The two keys on the early cars are indeed different.  Both are
bilaterally symmetrical, but the length of the door key is
significantly shorter than the ignition key.  The two key system on
1063 works just fine, but I do plan on installing one of Toby's
keyless entry/launcher systems in the next couple of months so I don't
have to worry about breaking it and finding a replacement.
>  
> Your car should have come with the same key to work both door and
ignition, but who cares, eh?  Just be glad you don't have to carry
around the old lighted door key.  I'd swear sometimes I need to
tighten my belt when I put my keys in my pocket.  :-)
>  
> "Are those your DeLorean keys, or are you just happy to see me?"
>  
> Jake Kamphoefner
> 1063
>  





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