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Mystery key hole
After owning my 1988 Carrera Cabriolet for a number of years, I found this mystery key hole on the driver door jamb, the place where service stickers are usually attached just by chance. Has anybody got any idea what it is for ? For some reason I am unable to upload pictures, will try again later.
CHEERS ! WITT ! Last edited by witt; 05-09-2015 at 03:35 PM.. Reason: trying to upload pictures |
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05-09-2015, 03:32 PM
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Factory alarm system.
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05-09-2015, 04:08 PM
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Years and youve never looked at the door jam?
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05-09-2015, 04:13 PM
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05-09-2015, 10:53 PM
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The original owners manual discusses this alarm system. It uses a separate key, so perhaps you have any extra key with the car that you didn't know what it was for?
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05-10-2015, 07:17 AM
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Not to hijack the thread but over the years it seems my alarm key has disappeared. Can you replace the alarm lock cylinder and have a new key or is it just not that easy?
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05-10-2015, 08:15 AM
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Jlr69s,
If you remove the lock you could find another that fits and I assume it is just a switch with two terminals or take it to a locksmith to cut a new key or change the barrel with a new key. Cheers Bill
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05-10-2015, 08:33 AM
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If it's on the jamb, it may be aftermarket. |
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05-10-2015, 08:37 AM
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Alarm key.
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 ^^^^^ In order to prevent theft bypass, these components must be detected by the alarm CKT. Gerry
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05-10-2015, 09:09 AM
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......thank you for all the reply. I described the location of the key hole poorly: it is in the door, facing the jamb when closed.
The car came with a factory installed alarm that I was not aware of. There where no extra keys when I got the car from the previous owner. Will try to upload pictures again. CHEERS ! WITT ! PS: No luck with the pictures, but I got it now wth the help of all that responded, thanks again. |
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But first, try another P-Car owner's key. Good luck, Gerry 
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05-10-2015, 01:04 PM
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