Rekeying a lock - Tutorial

Discussion in 'How To' started by Chrisradioman, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. If all else fails I'll give them a shout, I'll wait and see if zed has one to look at first.
     
  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Txt me during the day - I've got a busy day tomorrow and I might forget... 07775 853875
     
  3. Nice thread :cool: my sliding door was the only lock on my van that couldn't be locked with my one key, so just took it to bits with the idea of removing some wafers and it turns out that it was just completely bunged up with crud :thumbsup:

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    So now I'm a happy bunny every lock is on a key :cool: thanks for putting it up :)
     
  4. got to do this to mine at some point .....I seem to remember not being able to get my engine lid barrel out ...any tips on that one?

    on the point of removing wafers - bear in mind that it is the wafers that stop the lock turning, now, our busses are not the most secure of vehicles I know, but removing wafers and not replacing them may make it easier to force the lock with a screw driver as there will be less resistance...... you may find that in cases with 3 or more wafers removed just about any key will unlock it, similar to rickyrooo1 problem (although that is probably due to the lock being gummed up and wafers not returning as others have said)

    I'd recommend replacing wafers with ones of the right profile for security rather than leaving them out completely :thumbsup:
     
  5. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Engine lid one you have to push out the pin that becomes visible when you press it. The whole push-button then springs out and reveals a grub screw.
     
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  6. Tailgate lock & engine lid done :) although I've lost the frickin grub screw on the tailgate lock, so I won't be using that one until I can find somewhere to get a replacement :(
     
  7. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Doh!
     
  8. I'm blaming the misses, she moved it all when I originally took it apart :)
     
  9. brill cheers just spent last 2 hours all on 1 key now used couple of old locks as spare wafers brill cheers :chewie::beer::thumbsup:
     
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  10. sANDYbAY

    sANDYbAY On benefits-won't sponsor!

    Good work and only 2 hours!

    I've just sorned our van so I can have a go at the brakes so sorting my locks has also made it to the top of my "to do" list. I don't suppose I could be cheeky and ask you to send me 3 or 4 of your old wafers for when I do mine could I?
     
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  11. i used the only vw key which was engine lid front doors ans slider no problem greased up even better boot lock took the longest !!!
     
  12. sANDYbAY

    sANDYbAY On benefits-won't sponsor!

    So did you have to swop wafers around or did you just take the odd wafer out.
     
  13. when i just took a few out the old key could just turn it with a forse so put as manny as could think the worse was 2 out but no other key i had was any were near but slider none would fit so just removed !!
     
  14. Just did my engine lock , great thread many thanks again TLB community :thumbsup:
     
  15. Done my cab doors with some old locks......works a treat
     
  16. I have been offered a kit online to get to one key at 13.50 per barrel. Does anyone know what this type of kit brings over the above advice?
     
  17. Speed as it will be quicker to do. And a lighter wallet, much lighter
     
  18. Just for any one with separate lock :confused:on there sliding door and was wondering how to remove the barrel :thinking:this is how remove lock from door then remove the key part from main lock then you will need to remove crome ring from the end of the barrel :)then remove the leaver and you can push out the barrel:D change the parts for your key and then put it all back together :rolleyes:[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]hope this helps :chewie:
     
  19. Hi @womball do you need to take the door handle off? :thinking:

    I'm about to remove mine and I have the remote lock and didn't think I would need to remove the handle.
     

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