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Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:32
by Paul_Van_Denton
yeah but then im at square 1 again LOL.

What I meant was theres no point in getting into it unless I have a new key to tumble the lock too!

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:35
by kevtherev
Wait.
Didn't VW make the van..?

hmmm I wonder

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:37
by Paul_Van_Denton
Will VW have a key for a t25 in stock?

Will they have records for my van? assuming it hasn't been changed!

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:41
by Wychall
Just take the lock handle off the door, take it to any decent locksmith and they will cut a key to fit.
Was your ignition key the same as the doors? If not, take the ignition barrel as well.

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:48
by Paul_Van_Denton
Just take the lock handle off the door, take it to any decent locksmith and they will cut a key to fit.
Was your ignition key the same as the doors? If not, take the ignition barrel as well.

Really?! they can do that?

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:49
by kevtherev
The barrel has the key code on it IIRC

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:53
by Paul_Van_Denton
and the keycode is not a VW thing any locksmith can read it and sort it out?

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 19:59
by Wychall
Yes, they can cut to code, or by old fashioned "picking". Just make it a locksmith, not the local hardware store.

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 20:03
by markhale10
discipleofsketch wrote:some of that nylon strap stuff that goes round the outside of cardboard boxes, doubled up, see if you can get it between the door and door frame, then you can "steer" it over the pull-up button. Never tried it on a T25, but successfully got into my mums MK1 . . fiesta that way after locking the keys inside, a couple of decades ago!

This does work on a T25. As above, fold it in half , feed through the gap between front door and body, then hold one end while still feeding the other. This will form open loop above the button. Slide the plastic down over the button, pull both ends tight round the button, then carefully pull up button. Hey presto. Unfortunately, security wise this is too easy. Good luck.

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 20:04
by KINGPRAWN
Bet somebody else's keys will open it!!!

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 20:07
by Paul_Van_Denton
Yes, they can cut to code, or by old fashioned "picking". Just make it a locksmith, not the local hardware store.


Thanks a lot I will do this. Cheers :idea:

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 20:22
by Paul_Van_Denton
This does work on a T25. As above, fold it in half , feed through the gap between front door and body, then hold one end while still feeding the other. This will form open loop above the button. Slide the plastic down over the button, pull both ends tight round the button, then carefully pull up button. Hey presto. Unfortunately, security wise this is too easy. Good luck.

Cool, this is the stuff I always throw away!

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 21:04
by colinthefox
My daughter used a combination of "Hoody wearing Yoof", with "Nylon strap". Back in in less than five minutes, most of which was spent finding strapping at motorway services. Sobering thought.

Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 21:19
by Paul_Van_Denton
After this im going to go for some of these!!!!!!

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Re: Lost my keys and van is locked!

Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 21:29
by slowcoach
Paul_Van_Denton wrote:
Are the locks easy to re tumble? as ive never done one before.


Yep quite easy, but you'll have to get them out first!

I wrote a post on it in the Any Other Matters forum, two months ago ish.