Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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Or the pins can be arranged properly by a locksmith.
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
[Re: Mopar72Man]
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I'm assuming the old/new cyls are the same type with the chrome rectangular cover. Yes just swap the tapered pin tumblers/spacer pins/springs from each of the 5 holes into the same 5 holes in the new cyl & you're set (springs are the same tho). each holes' combo of pin/spacer height matches the depth of the corresponding notches in the key. Actually if you are ever missing some pieces on a swap like this you can easily get by with 2 or 3 or the holes empty as no one picks locks anymore (exc in the movies). wouldn't hurt to clean everything & lube it with some powered graphite (parts house or lock shop) but not critical & cleaning those small parts is a royal pain. EDIT the "tabs" on the chrome cover are stiff/easily broken, move them just enough to get the cover off.
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
[Re: Mopar72Man]
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You could always just dump the pins out of the new one and use your old key. Or any key or no key at all.
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
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The chrome thumb rest part of my 70s Dodge pickup just spins and it causes issues with getting the key inserted, unless it's aligned just right.
I have ordered a new ignition tumbler but would like to keep the key I have now since it matches the door. Is it reasonable for me to be able to DIY that? Any other recommendations? I just went through this. I took my old key and new tumbler to a locksmith. Cost me 24.00
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
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have him sell you a new one keyed right. Uh-huh... Ain't worth the potential problem of a worn key and/or 'lock'...
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
[Re: RSNOMO]
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have him sell you a new one keyed right. Uh-huh... Ain't worth the potential problem of a worn key and/or 'lock'... OP asked if there is a DIY solution, to which he received info about exactly that. God forbid he learns something that will serve him now and in the future. What we described is exactly what a locksmith does.
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
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have him sell you a new one keyed right. Uh-huh... Ain't worth the potential problem of a worn key and/or 'lock'... OP asked if there is a DIY solution, to which he received info about exactly that. God forbid he learns something that will serve him now and in the future. What we described is exactly what a locksmith does. Remember gang, this is the internet, and proper internet troubleshooting protocol dictates one do the most time consuming, difficult, and expensive things first, then work backward from there.
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Re: Rekey New Ignition Tumbler to Match Old?
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OP asked if there is a DIY solution, to which he received info about exactly that. God forbid he learns something that will serve him now and in the future. What we described is exactly what a locksmith does. Overheard somewhere on the left coast: "Gosh darnit... If Tom Brady can re-work a lock cylinder, so can I"...
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