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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:34 AM
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ignition help

ok the guy i bought the car from broke the key off in the ignition tumbler. i read on blackdragons catalog that there are a 6 and a 7 tumbler set up. how do i tell the diffrence? and second where is the key code located in the S130 cars? i know in the Z31s its in the glove box. i cant find it here and i wana make a spare door key.
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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On our cars it was also on a sticker inside the glove box...

Unfortunately, that adhesive dried out and most of the stickers have been lost or trashed over the years.

If you don't have an original key to get the code from, you'll most likely be stuck with having a lock smith come out and make you a new key. $$$

If you can afford it, because the tumblers on these things are so worn out, I would recommend getting your whole lock set re-set and re-keyed.
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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If you can afford it, because the tumblers on these things are so worn out, I would recommend getting your whole lock set re-set and re-keyed.
I second that. Especially if you dont want someone breaking into your car with a spoon and starting it with a fork
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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will they still be albe to do that with one of the keys broken off in the one for the ignition switch?

and if it will keep me from breaking a key/ getting broken into its worth it anyway as far as im concerned
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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The lock smith can pull out the broken key faster than you can ask him. They can fix it, they have like this killer set of tools man...
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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i got fed up with the key, wehn i could start the car with a couple of toothpicks, i put in a couple kill switches, and put a starter button in the A/C vent, so all i have to do is pull the vent cover off and push down, i dont think anyone will look for a pushbuton switch in the A/C vent.
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Well we do now... now only to find where you park it at night ..... buh hahahahahaha
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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The lock smith can pull out the broken key faster than you can ask him. They can fix it, they have like this killer set of tools man...
lol i wish i had a killer set of tools. guess ill call the lock smith down the street and see what he will charge if i take them off and bring them to him.
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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That's the best way to get a good price. You can also get everything re-keyed to the same key. Just remember to take the glove box lock with you too!! Hahaha! Don't ask me how I stumbled across that one!
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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That's the best way to get a good price. You can also get everything re-keyed to the same key. Just remember to take the glove box lock with you too!! Hahaha! Don't ask me how I stumbled across that one!
LMAO good thing you said it or i would have been using a screw driver
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