There's usually no need to go to all that trouble. If you pull the driver's side headliner, the computer code for the key is usually written in black marker on the bare metal. This was done at the factory. Key blanks are readily available, either from DMCH or sometimes from your local hardware store. I've even seen them sold on Ebay but they're overpriced. The single-key cars used an ilco x29, the two- key system cars (earlier VINS) used an ilco x29 and another type which I forget. (x30 or 33?) Once you get the blanks, you can go to any locksmith with a cutting computer system and he'll plug the numbers in and it'll cut a new key without having to have the original. Kevin Creason is an owner who's online and monitors the DML cut my keys for me. If you look him up in the archives he can give you more detailed information and probably cut keys for you. Hope this helps, Rich A. #5335 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "heylacy" <heylacy@xxxx> wrote: > > > Hi, im looking at a 81 sat. owner has no ign. key. he had one made > from the compartment door and it opens doors and glove box but not > ign. is there an easy way to pull ign lock to replace without damage > to steering colume? what key-lock will fit this car? thanks , lacy To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/