tailgate lock disassembly, how do I? - I need to get it rekeyed.

[MikeM]

Good evening everyone,

Can anyone help me understand how I remove the physical lock from the tailgate handle on my wagon? I have taken it to a locksmith and they advised they couldn't get the lock out to re-key it.   I have taken the small pin out from 3/4 way down the handle (the squarish and bigger "pin" is still in).  The lock does move slightly side to side in the T piece housing (for a fortnight I have been using WD40 and light tapping on a wooden block although I am pretty sure it was moving before anyway) but the lock itself wont come out.  I know that for the ignition I have to turn it past lock and use a pin to pop the lock however the tailgate doesn't work like that and I cant lock or unlock it without a key anyway - I am not even sure if it is locked or not at the moment although I have been able to open the tailgate (I know how stupid that sounds but maybe it is just broken .

Any suggestions/experience anyone can share with me on how I might be able to fix this?

Cheers
Mike

[zulu]

Mike, your tail gate key should be the same as your ignition, glove box and door key, so whatever key code, usually 4 digits that are stamped on any of the other lock barrels in the car should be the correct key to unlock / lock it

If you don't have a key already, take the code number to a proper dedicated locksmith and he should be able to look up the code in his big black book and cut a key from the code

Gary

[FC427]

If you don't have a key already, take the code number to a proper dedicated locksmith and he should be able to look up the code in his big black book and cut a key from the code

Gary
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Or just punch the code in to the computer operated key cutter and presto  .......FC427......