locks

Post by **Jon Bisson GSY** » 17 Oct 2008, 16:31

Hi,
I only have the ignition key for my t25. Do I need to replace all the handles with new lock cylinders or is there a kit around that will replace all with one key?
Thanks.
Jon

Post by **Rozzo** » 17 Oct 2008, 17:58

speak to simon at brickwerks, pretty sure he can "one key" all your locks

Post by **pureorange** » 17 Oct 2008, 19:30

strip all your barrels down and rebuild to suit your ign key fiddly but possible

Post by **Jon Bisson GSY** » 17 Oct 2008, 19:56

Hi,
I hadn't thought of that, and as a full time locksmith I probably should have, dohh. Have you tried this. I assumed they were traditional cylinders with up to 10 flat pins. Can you work it back like a mortice?
Might have to try that,
Jon

Post by **pureorange** » 18 Oct 2008, 21:50

Untill 3 months ago I had'nt seen the inside of a lock barrel,the only problem I found was if the brass plates (if thats what you call them) were worn the key would'nt turn .I found it handy having a few donor barrels lying around

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 18 Oct 2008, 22:49

Jon Bisson GSY wrote:Hi,
I only have the ignition key for my t25. Do I need to replace all the handles with new lock cylinders or is there a kit around that will replace all with one key?
Thanks.
Jon

Helpful page for re-keying
http://home.clara.net/hallvw/lockpart.htm

Rick

Post by **Jon Bisson GSY** » 21 Oct 2008, 20:24

Thanks for the help,
one of the links mentions that older vw dealers have key code books that if I get the key numbers from inside the locks they can source the keys for me.
Has anyone done this?
Also does anyone know a vw dealer who has been around for he last 30 years?
Thanks

Post by **daydream-believer** » 01 Nov 2008, 19:30

Jon Bisson GSY wrote:Thanks for the help,
one of the links mentions that older vw dealers have key code books that if I get the key numbers from inside the locks they can source the keys for me.
Has anyone done this?
Also does anyone know a vw dealer who has been around for he last 30 years?
Thanks

Hi Jon,
I lost my keys earlier this year and ended up having new keys made to fit my existing locks (based on the 4 digit code on the locks themselves). My local VW dealer was NOT very helpful (only wanted to sell me new lock set for £££), however found a fantastic local master locksmith who was able to do it for me (Stokes & Sons, Cheltenham) - cost £10 each key, cut whilst I waited.

HTH

Post by **Jon Bisson GSY** » 01 Nov 2008, 20:03

that's great, I had been struggling to find someone to make the keys from the code. I will give them a shout.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 01 Nov 2008, 20:28

I do them all the time.
I have a massive bag of tumblers and springs etc.
Also an ultrasonic bath to clean the barrel with.
Post me the lock and the key you want it to work with with a note saying who you are, once done I will weigh the bag, ring you for your card details and post them back.
Tumbler sets cost £7.50 per lock, plus labour to do it.
I'm £35 an hour, so if one lock takes me 20 mins thats...
£7.50 in tumblers and springs
£11.67 in labour.

Thats £19.17 plus VAT is £22.52 per lock-ish, plus postage..

Post by **Jon Bisson GSY** » 01 Nov 2008, 20:38

thanks simon, but i'm the difficult bugger in Guernsey who's going to cause you all the paperwork!!
I need to sort all the external doors. In my work (I'm a locksmith) I have rebuilt other cylinder style locks, so if I can't get the key from the number I'm going to give it a go myself, then when I've balls'd it up I'll pack them up and get them to you!
Thanks,
Jon

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