Re-keying Rear Trunk, Parts Source and Misc. Questions |
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Re-keying Rear Trunk, Parts Source and Misc. Questions |
Highland |
Oct 18 2018, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 526 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
So I reviewed the great link below and still have a few more questions:
http://www.914world.com/specs/rekey.php By swapping wafers around I was able to get the combination to match my key except for 1 wafer. It's not an end wafer, so assume not the valet wafer. Is there a source for assorted wafers so I can find the right one? I know it would work without that one wafer, but could I just go without it? It seems like it would provide as much security as the strength of the latch (not that I can see anyone wanting to get into my car). I broke a couple of wafer springs and lost one. Is there a source or just look for a similar spring from hardware store or McMaster? The finish on the lock is poor. I know nothing about the chroming process, but if I had someone re-chrome the parts would any critical dimensions get altered. |
914 RZ-1 |
Oct 19 2018, 09:22 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I just went to a local locksmith. He had everything. I asked him about it and he told me: "This is what we do, sir." in a "I-can't-believe-you're-even-asking-me-that" tone.
I got all the locks on my car keyed the same. Can't hurt to at least call a decent local locksmith and see what they can do for you. |
ConeDodger |
Oct 20 2018, 05:45 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,757 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I just went to a local locksmith. He had everything. I asked him about it and he told me: "This is what we do, sir." in a "I-can't-believe-you're-even-asking-me-that" tone. I got all the locks on my car keyed the same. Can't hurt to at least call a decent local locksmith and see what they can do for you. Just trying to support one of our own. Tweet does a great job too! |
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