tonsoffun300zx

hey i found and old key with a z on it and it works for two different ignitions could it possibly be a skeleton key? there are some numbers on it, it says nissan motors M5241 on it

snwbrderphat540

doubt it... only one way to fing out, try it on all the S30's or w/e generation Z its working in that you see.

Sweets

Whats a skeleton key?

snwbrderphat540

its a term used for a key that works in all locks of a specific design...

Sweets

My dad gave me the key to one of his z cars he had in early 90's, and it works in my car ignition and doors. How freaking cool is that?!?!?! Is that a skeleton key?

snwbrderphat540

i dont know.. i think its just a coincidence.

i have a "skeleton key" for CAT. the company that makes like bulldozers and crap

Sweets

OH, I have a key like that for my work too. like 1 key works for the internationals, 1 key for the sterlings, 1 key for the volvos.

tonsoffun300zx

ok well i thought it looked cool it still had the original Z in it so i guess i'll just keep it for show i'll post a pic later if anyone is interested

entropy31

old nissan locks wear out, and you can open them with just about any nissan key from that style.

Bleach

ya, this is old news. An Altima and Z32 key works in a 280zx or S30 unless the locks are new from Nissan. That's how most are stolen...

snwbrderphat540

really, ill have to try that with my Z32 key i kept. lol

cockerstar

I accidentally started my 280ZX with my house key yesterday >.<

Bleach

if the ignition is worn that much you could start your car with a flathead screwdriver or a knife!

actually, most any Nissan key works from the 80s and 90s. 720, Hardbody, 240SX, Sentra, Alty, ect... good news, huh?
that's why I always say get a basic alarm and a hidden kill switch.

Ratfink

That is not a skeleton key, all equipment made by CAT uses the same two keys.

Ratfink

All the equipment made by CAT has one ignition key and one electrical lockout key. At least for the last few decades. All the way from the tiny skid-steers to the 300 ton 797 haul trucks. I work for Caterpillar.
I thought skeleton keys were for houses?
I didn't know there was such a thing for cars.

snwbrderphat540

why'd u have to ruin it!!!! ^^^^ lol

but yeah, my locks must not be that worn out cause none of them work with anything but one key...

JPerkins

ford and chevy made a masterkey that would work with most model vehicles for a long time. i don't know if they still do or not though.

tonsoffun300zx

yeah they do a buddy of mine has one for honduhs

Unknown898

wow... Have any of you with older model Z's gotten your locks changed?

74-260z

I bought a 260 from this couple a couple of months ago, and I believe it was stolen because I drove it home after having to start it with a flat head. The keys they gave me with the car did not work for the locks, but they fit great. I was wondering what I could do to have a key made for my doors and trunk? I bought a new ignition and installed it, so far it works great as well. I read the mention of a Altima key working on early Z's. My brother has an Altima, I'll try that tomorrow morning, if it works, I'll make another key.
Thanks for the information.

snwbrderphat540

start calling lock smiths, its about 20's per lock to get re-keyed. did they give you a title?!?!?! if so its not stolen, they are just stupid.

74-260z

Ya I have the car under my name now, and the pink slip right next to me. $20 per lock is not bad, at least then I can open it like a normal car. Will also install kill switch, just in case.
Thanks for the help