Bob:
It is more expensive to have a locksmith make a key from scratch. The
better way to go is to locate the lock code stamped on the lock. They both
will have the same code. It is something like a 3 or 4 digit number stamped
into the body of the lock.
The locksmith will look it up in a book under "British Leyland" or
perhaps "Triumph", which will give the combination. He can then enter that
into his key cutting machine and cut the key.
Not only will this save time and money, it will be more accurate in
that you are far less likely to have the key stick, refuse to turn, require
wiggling to unlock the door, etc.
So make sure that the key code is clear on at least one of the locks.
The same holds true for the trunk and glove box, by the way. Unfortunately the
ignition key code is on a small paper sticker attached to the ignition lock,
and this is usually missing, torn or corrupted making a cheap ignition key
much more problematic.
Vance
Vance Navarrette
Cogito Ergo Zoom
I think, therefore I go fast
-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of TRsick@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 8:01 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] 76 TR6 door locks?
Hi LisTeRs:
I have a 76 TR6. I need to get keys made for the door locks. I got the
lock cylinder removed from the door & planned to bring it to a local
locksmith
to have a key built (I never had any keys for the door to cut from).
Not sure a local locksmith will have the right equipment & blanks for
the lock? I thought I would ask the list if maybe they knew of a better way
to
go? Was there only maybe a handful of different locks made & I could just
purchase a few different keys to try?
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Bob
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