HELP !!! I lost my Keys !!!

[idar211]

Hey need some advice !!!

i lost my keys to my 82 911sc. I live in vacaville ca, and i called walnut creek porsche and they said it will 660 for a whole new ignition assembly. What should i do and who should i call. I was goin to order a set from pelican and maybe call a lock smith. Any advice would help!

[plumb4u2]

a good locksmith should b able to make u a set of keys.....sit down and take a deeeep breath retrace your steps maybe you will find keys

[rusnak]

Call used Porsche guy, pay money, get spare ignition w key for the next time you lose the keys?

[Joe Bob]

AAA if you have it, covers a locksmith.....AAA is money well spent on an old Porsche....or any older ride.

[etcmss]

try the locksmith first--if you change the ignition now consider the doors-lose this key too?
if you really want to change them all--there are several places to get a set-used.
(not our host)

[nesslar]

I once "lost" mine, found them in the bottom of a six-pack of beer in the fridge; fell off my finger as I walked into the house, didn't even notice and hadn't "partaken" yet either....................I'd say keep looking, like in the laundry, etc., dirty and cleaned pants, even look in the washer. Walk around the house and just look everywhere, you probably just set them in some unusual place. Did your better half meet you au natural at the door and mess up your routine?

[bfunke]

Do you have the key code written down? If so the dealer can make you a new key. I believe they can also cut a key by looking up the code from your VIN. You'll need to bring your registration and photo ID. If you have lock cylinder out I believe a locksmith can also make you a new key. I would buy a new lockset only as a last resort.

I used to live in Vacaville 25 years ago. Had a house on Aurburn court. Except for your neighbor Charley Manson, I remember Vacaville as charming little town.

Good luck.

Bryan

[nesslar]

Yes! Call the dealer; make 'em an offer if it sounds like robbery. You should be able to get a new key.....a blank and a few minutes work? They might say "$100", and they will be smiling....but even so, it's a good thing in the end (so to speak). I bought a new wheel lock-lug key for my car for about $33.00 from the dealer. I ain't complainin'. I'm sure they can fix you up. Good post, bfunke...

[Hugh R]

If its a USA car the dealer or any good lock shop should be able to make a key from the VIN, they'll screw you on the $

[ghamilton]

I had a new key cut from my Vin on my '92 Land Cruiser cause when I bought it the owner had a crappy copy.

Mr Toyo only charged me $7each. They were not chipped keys.

[idar211]

thanks for the advice guys...i guess ill start calling lock smiths.
The dealer said the car is too old to cut a key from the vin number. The used ignition set up sounds like a good option. Does anyone know what lock smith to call or where i can get a used ignition. Junkyard ?
About vacaville...its still a pretty nice town, some parts get a lil ghetto with the spill over from fairfeild and vallejo. I dont know if charley manson is even still around, maybe. I like it here, i cant complain.

[Geronimo '74]

Originally Posted by idar211

The dealer said the car is too old to cut a key from the vin number. .

That is BS...

It could be that your lock cilinder is a bit worn out and it could be that a correct but new key for it will not work.
But chances are it will work just fine.
It did so with my keys.
(for the VIN procedure to work, your car still needs to have the original locks and cilinder...

[twistoffat]

These guys are in Cali. Give them a call and ask if they can help or know someone near you

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[aigel]

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[Poohsan]

If you have time you could try Ebay for the ignition assembly. I've also seen ignition assemblies with matching door cylinders there.

PORSCHE 911 964 IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY W/ KEY 70-UP - eBay (item 330537684222 end time Apr-02-11 08:20:18 PDT)

[fred cook]

If you can get into the car (door unlocked), then the easiest way to duplicate the key will be to remove the door panel and the outside door handle. Take the door handle with lock (should be the same as the ignition) to a locksmith. he can remove the lock cylinder and pull the key code off the tumblers and cut a new key. This way you do not have to replace the ignition lock. Hope this helps.

[BlueWing]

Try and remember the last time you can think of handling the keys and work from there. When I was an active locksmith I would always first if outside or away from their home do a knee crawl around the car, second if the car was unlocked search all those nooks and crannies where things disappear. If you ever dismantled an interior you would know what I mean. These places hold change, french fries, small tools, makeup.............

I have found the customers lost keys inside and out, frustration blindness sometimes.

If the car is home and unlocked and you can wrench get a used lock set, ignition, doors and glovebox. I never needed to remove a Porsche ignition so I am not versed in that area, but the door locks are easy, glove box should be able to be rigged if needed.

If all else fails a locksmith is your best bet, remove and dismantle as much as you can to save the labor cost. I don't know in Porsche but the door cylinder usually has fewer wafers than the ignition. What I used to do is use a soft brass key generate it to operate the door accurately make a copy than file to the final cuts in the ignition.

Find the key - your time no cost
Locksmith - $$
Dealer - $$$$$$$$$$$$

[Scott R]

Locksmith charges me $17 a key for missing keys. Easiest way it to remove the glove box lock, after that the door and drop the lock cylinder off at the locksmith. I'm normally not in a hurry so I just pick them up the next day with my new key.

If I need to wait at the shop it takes about 15 mins to get a key on the older cars. I purchase a lot of cars at auction without keys, it's never a problem. Getting into a p-car is also pretty easy, the earlier the easier of course.

[gtc]

Originally Posted by fred cook

If you can get into the car (door unlocked), then the easiest way to duplicate the key will be to remove the door panel and the outside door handle. Take the door handle with lock (should be the same as the ignition) to a locksmith. he can remove the lock cylinder and pull the key code off the tumblers and cut a new key. This way you do not have to replace the ignition lock. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Scott R

Locksmith charges me $17 a key for missing keys. Easiest way it to remove the glove box lock, after that the door and drop the lock cylinder off at the locksmith. I'm normally not in a hurry so I just pick them up the next day with my new key.

If I need to wait at the shop it takes about 15 mins to get a key on the older cars. I purchase a lot of cars at auction without keys, it's never a problem. Getting into a p-car is also pretty easy, the earlier the easier of course.

+1 to these. A used ignition lock with key will run you about $200, plus they are a real PITA to remove and replace.

[rusnak]

The glovebox lock is a little stubborn bugger. I'd go with the door lock if you want to try the tumblers.