911sc Lock Tumblers

[LFogelson]

I have an 82 911SC Targa...

I use 3 keys - 1 for ignition, 1 for driver's door, 1 for passenger door and glove box

I want to rekey my tumblers to reduce the number of keys. My question is did the car originally have seperate ignition and door keys? Also there is a tumber in the side (above where the locking mechanism hits the striker) of the drivers door, what is it for? is it an extra? For setting the car with a single key is it easiest to keep the ignition unchanged and rekey the doors and glove box? I think I may keep one key for the ignition and another for the locks.

Thanks

[radcon]

I think the "extra" lock in the door jam is for a factory alarm.

[steve911]

at least initially, (when car was new) single key for both door and ignition. radcon is correct - the 'lock' in the drivers door is the alarm which has a separate key.

there was also a valet key, which would work the doors and ignition but not the glove box or the lock in the front trunk handle.

can't help with which is easiest, though I suspect door locks may be easier than ignition

[dickster]

i'm currently trying to do this on my 86.

i would say definitely change the door tumblers. if you find a source for the rekey pins let me know!!

i'll probably end up resorting to filing the pins already there

[Glasgow 911SC]

When my car was restored, I had the doors rekeyed (spelling?). My brother (car's restorer) had spare pins which made it easier. Definately cheaper than changing ignition!
I knew someone who rekeyed a BMW and they just used pins from the passenger door to make the driver's side work. The passenger door still locked, it just had fewer pins.

[E Ray]

The doors are by far the easyer ones to rekey, biggest hassle is getting to the door handle to remove it. I've done a couple sets just keep every real clean, be patent, take you time and use a high grade grease (white) when everything goes back together. As for parts I believe Pelican sells a rekey kit.

Eric