[DML] Re: Missing door key, possible to cut new one without copy?

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you remove the cylinder a locksmith can "read" the code and cut a
key to fit. Use the cylinder from the passenger door. It is usually
much less worn. Another option would be to change the car over to the
1 key (later) system. That involves removing the cylinder in the
steering column. On some of the early cars DMCH can look up the code
from the vin #. I would call DMCH and speak to James Espey before
tearing the car apart and see what they can offer. Try calling the
person you bought the car from. They may be nice and give you the key
(if they can find it). That is the cheapest option. You should be able
to find the code above the headliner of the driver's door.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "valleyrat12" <valleyrat12@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if it is possible to have a door key cut if there is 
> no original copy? When I bought my car I did not think to ask if it 
> came with two keys and found out the hard way that my relatively early 
> vin DOES have a separate door key. The PO lost the key. :( That's what 
> I get for not doing ALL of my homework...
> 
> Nathan
> 2277
>








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/