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Author Topic: HOLDEN KEYS CUT TO CODE.  (Read 8409 times)
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« on: January 29, 2005, 11:31:09 AM »
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Don't get your worn keys duplicated Huh
EARLY MODEL HOLDEN KEYS CUT TO CODE. Smiley
(You Supply Key Blank) Wink
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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2005, 01:48:36 PM »
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Ace,

How do you determine the code?

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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2005, 06:39:57 AM »
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Eddie,
There is a 4 digit code on the side of the cylinder.
Doors and Boot are easy to get and don't require a key to start process.
If you have the key, ignition, glove box, tail gate can be inspected.
No key for ignition is a problem because the assembly can't easily be removed from dash panel. (If you are really desparate to keep ignition cylinder and make key to suit it is possible, but extemely tedious, I have done it)

Give code to expert, and key will be cut to suit!

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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2005, 10:32:00 AM »
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Geoff,

Therefore if you had access to one of the cylinders, say the door, then I assume there would be no reason to check the ignition, if the original key was known to open both?

Guess who has lost a set of keys...

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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2005, 01:36:00 PM »
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Eddie, Most reputable locksmiths have a code book, once you have the 4 digits, they can then cut the key, however the key will probably not resemble the original in shape.
Once you have a new one cut, if you have some old holden keys, overlay the new key on the old ones, you may find one that will suit overcutting so you can have an original looking key.
If you don't have any old keys Ebay Item number: 4522254956 has a reasonable blank, similar to original
Cheers, Gary
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2005, 02:06:18 AM »
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Eddie,
Start with the easy one (door), ignition "would/could/maybe" the same.
In your case, if the old key worked then "would" would be correct.
Gary's point about key shape is right, try and get your blank 1st, then at worst key looks right in ignition, then you may be able to find an original key that can be remachined to match new key.
Geoff_K

ps keep an eye out for the lost key, you never know when it might turn up.  You also may discretely ask some of us with key/lock collections whether we have a match.  My FE 225 key, many years ago, worked the bosses Monaro GTS, never had to ask for the keys when I had to borrow it to go to job sites.
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2005, 06:01:41 AM »
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Ed/Geoff/Gary,

Club member Joe Psaila is a locksmith, who has both

a) re-coded a lock barrel to match a key I already had, and
b) made me a key to suit a petrol cap I had without one (key that is)

There are always early style key blanks for sale on Ebay, as Gary mentioned.

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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2005, 02:52:12 AM »
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On that basis I think I'll master key the whole fleet!

Imagine that, one key for every door, ignition and boot/tailgate across four cars. Magic!


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