Last year I got a new lockset for the trunk and the doors. It was
probably from Mechspec. While the trunk lock seems to be unique, the
old door locks work just fine with the new key. So I didn't bother
changing them out.
I'm sure the old trunk lock is in a box somewhere. But the lock on my
new-old trunk lid, did not work with the new key.
Rocky Frisco wrote:
> Jack Feldman wrote:
>
>>I have an even more interesting coincidence. The bug eye sprites had a
>>combination light switch and ignition keylock. The keylock carried the
>>number of the key. While sitting in a friends Metropolitan I happened to
>>notice that Austin used the same switch/ignition key combination. I also
>>noticed that the number on his ignition switch was the same as my Sprite. I
>>tried, and my key worked in his car.
>
>
> The key-cutting shops I have used in the UK mostly want to see some proof
> that you own the car you are getting a spare key for; the situation you
> describe may be one reason why. The shops in the USA never ask.
>
> Most of the Minis in the world have door locks that will open with any Mini
> door key (or even a screwdriver or pocketknife blade). It appears this is
> the fault of the design plus a bit of normal wear. I keep abreast of this
> development in my cars and rebarrel the locks when they get this way.
>
> -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com
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