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Old 10-16-2008, 05:44 AM
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Question Keying a 240z

OK - who can help me here??

I purchassed my 70z without keys and was able to get a locksmith to make a key for the ignition (problem solved there). The problem I have now is that my exterior locks (lock cylinders) will not accept the key produced by the locksmith. I have been busy restoring the exterior and have not worried about this situation, but now I am ready to install my lock cylinders I need to figure out if the early zs used two keys, one for the ignition and one for the external locks. I recently spoke to a friend of mine with a 72 model and he told me that his car uses only 1 key for the ignition and locks. Sooooooo, can anyone tell me for sure if:

* The 70 model uses one or two keys?? If they use only one key, then the key that the locksmith produced is just a little off (it will work only in the ignition)
* Can I go get a key to match my locks (I have the lock type code) from the dealer? Either have them cut or buy them over the counter?

I know I can buy all new locks, but if my solution could be simply buying a key, saving some denero would be good!!
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Old 10-16-2008, 06:19 AM
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The car originally only had one key for everything, but many times the reason the ignition key won't work on the door locks is because someone changed the ignition.
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Old 10-16-2008, 06:25 AM
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keying a 240z

That makes sense. Do you know if I can get new keys made or I could purchase them for the exterior locks using the code I have?
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Old 10-16-2008, 06:38 AM
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If that locksmith can make a key for the ignition, I'm sure he can for the door cylinders too. Though, I'm sure he's not cheap.
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