Date:         Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:45:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Locks and keys
Comments: To: Eric Clarke <eric.clarke@SHAW.CA>
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It's just as likely that your key(s) have worn to the point that they
are the major problem.  Cutting new keys from a worn key just gives you
another "Worn" key.  That was certainly the problem with my '85.
Getting the hatch unlocked with the worn keys was an exercise in
frustration.

I had Steve Sandlin (Steve's Lockshop) "Code" cut a new key which
restored proper operation to all my locks.

http://www.steveslockshop.com/

and his email address is:

vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM

Just about any registered locksmith should be able to code cut a key for
you.  The easy way to get the number is to remove the driver's door
handle and read the code from one of the tines of the "fork".

Mike


Eric Clarke wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I have an 80 Westie (‘Rusty’) and have several issues with the locks.  The
> passenger door can’t be opened  with a key anymore – I’m assuming it’s work
> tumblers / disks, the side door and drivers door are usually pretty good but
> can get touchy depending on which of our 3 keys are used and the back door
> can be a fifteen minute fiddling to lock or unlock.
>
>
>
> Anyone have any experience taking the cylinders out and fixing them?  I
> don’t really want to replace less than all the locks so I can still have one
> key for everything not do I want to replace all of them – figuring it’s
> bound to be pricey even if I can find a good set.
>
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> Idears?
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> Thanks,
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> Eric
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