Re: The Great DeLorean Key Disaster

["wayofcain" <wayofcain@xxxx>]

I had 2 cut today at a locksmith. They used 2 Volvo blanks.

The numbers on the blanks are VL5 (ignition) and X81 (door).

-----Original Message-----
> From: Scott McMullan [mailto:mcmullan@xxxx]
> Sent: December 28, 2003 7:45 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [DML] The Great DeLorean Key Disaster
> 
> 
> 
> > Has anyone had success getting copies made at their local hardware
> > store by using original keys or does everyone get theirs cut by 
code?
> 
> > I've had zero success finding a local hardware store or 
superstore that
> > carries the X29/VO73 key blank.
> > However, my favorite local locksmith stocks the blank, and has 
made
> > perfectly functioning copies of the one key I got with my car, 
and perfect
> > 2nd generation copies from the first one he cut for me. Good 
thing, since I
> > don't have the code for my keys (the VIN numbers in my doors 
don't match my
> > car, or each other, so I don't trust the key codes I see there).
> >
> > I highly recommend you go to a small local locksmith for these 
keys. YMMV,
> > but mine charged under $4 per key total.