Date:         Tue, 14 Mar 2006 23:08:21 EST
Reply-To:     Oxroad@AOL.COM
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From:         Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard,
              or impossible?
Comments: To: weibel@ISGS.UIUC.EDU
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In a message dated 3/14/2006 7:43:23 PM Pacific Standard Time,
weibel@ISGS.UIUC.EDU writes:

My  outside driver's side door handle is broken.  I need to replace it and I
am looking for advice on how to change the lock so I can use the same  key.
Pius





EZ. There's a screw or bolt on the door edge where it hits the door jam.
Open the door, remove the screw, remove the handle. Take the key and handle to a
locksmith and he'll set the lock in the door to the key for about $15.

Or, if you have the old lock cylinder from the broken handle--and that lock
cylinder is still good and works with the key--I believe there is a tiny allan
 screw or maybe a regular flat head screw (but tiny) on the side of the lock
cylinder housing. Now, Ok, you've got me. I can't remember if you can just
take  out the lock cylinder or of you need the key on the lock.

I think you may need to put the key in the lock and maybe turn it and pull
the cylinder out by pulling on the key. (or like I said it might just come out
withou the key. Be careful not to let any of the springs or key feelers fall
out  of place and swap one out for the other.

If my memory serves me well that's how it goes down. Anyone else wanna  chime
in, it's been a while since I did it.

Best,
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA