Date:         Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:07:49 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Making keys
Comments: To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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On 11/15/04 4:02 AM, "Andrew Grebneff"
<andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> wrote:

>> Hi volks,
>> 
>> I lost the only set of keys I had. Yes a really dumb move not having a spare.
>> 
>> Wondering if I can get keys made from the VIN or do I have to change
>> out the ignition cylinders door lock cylinders? The latter could be
>> expensive.
>> 
>> Anybody with experinece in this regard.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Phil
>> '89 Westy
> 
> Phil mentions losing his keys... I have had keys done for more than
> one vehicle from a lock. Any decent locksmith can make new keys if
> you take in one of your locks. There is (was?) a locksmith on the
> list but I can't remember who... he may have left.
> --
> Andrew Grebneff
> Dunedin
> New Zealand
> Fossil preparator
> <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut
> 
> 
What is needed is the number on the side of the lock mechanism.  If there
isnt one on the ignitions switch try the drivers side door.  You will have
to remove the handle to read the number.  That is assuming of course that
the  drivers door and the ignition were on the same key.

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