Picking the rear console lock on 1984s?

[porschefool]

Anyone know how to do this? I never got a key for it, big surprise.
I'm convinced there's $1 million stashed in there…
Thanks for any input.

[Danglerb]

Hasn't worked for me, but there is a cheap thin metal pick made just for filing cabinet type locks. Looks sort of like a basic key, insert, apply small amount of torque, wiggle.

[Big Load]

a belt buckle worked for me the part that fits in the waist hole. you may need to take a selection of belts for the occasion

[JK McDonald]

Hey Porsche, You might try this - With the worn locks in some of the early cars you can use a couple of crude tools to sometimes get a glove box or console open. You will need a long stem medium size flat blade screwdriver and about a 6" piece of stiff metal coat hanger. Make a 90 degree bend in the coat hanger about 1/8" from the end. Use a large hammer and anvil to flatten the bent portion of the coat hanger plus about 1/4" above the bend. Adjust these spec's according to the internal depth of the lock assembly. Don't hit it too many times or the metal will become fatigued and brittle. Thin it out just enough to slide down into the lock. Finally use a small file to slightly round the toe of the bent coat hanger foot so there are no sharp edges.

Now place the screwdriver blade down into the center of the lock and apply a LIGHT twist against the upper shell or cover plate. Then insert the coat hanger into the lock (alternately between both sides if the lock has double sided teeth) and gently rake it upward against the tumblers as you continue to apply torque to the screwdriver. Don't release the screwdriver until the console is open or everything will reset and you will have to start all over again. The raking action should gradually force the tumblers back into the released position. On a few stubborn, tight or dirty locks a light blast of WD40 will help but if the tumblers are excessively worn a lubricant will work against you.

Once the console is open place a folded rag over the lower lock recess so it wont accidently be closed and you have to practice your lock picking skills again. Don't ask -

Good Luck, Michael

[Danglerb]

Originally Posted by JK McDonald

On a few stubborn, tight or dirty locks a light blast of WD40 will help but if the tumblers are excessively worn a lubricant will work against you.

Lubricant can be a kiss of death, so make it a last resort.