Date:         Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:11:44 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: lost key...Re: Beside myself!
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@gmail.com>
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> what mike said.   all u need is a philips screwdriver no doorpanel removal
> necessary.   just take the drivers door handle off w/ one phillips screw, take
> the doorhandle to the dealer w/ your registration and ins. card and they will
> make u another key.

I'd say that unless you know your local dealer is particularly good
with locks and keys, skip taking the handle to a dealer. Just like you
wouldn't take your seats to the dealer for reupholstery, likewise you
should probably not take the locks to the dealer for locksmithing
work. If you want a key made inexpensively and competently, pull out
the yellow pages and find a competent local locksmith. Look for one
with a physical store, preferably one that's established. "Old timers"
are more likely to have the blanks and code references for older
vehicles. Call and ask if they can make a key by code for your
Vanagon. If you have the lock in hand, you can walk in and have it
made and test it right there, while you wait. Steve's Lock Shoppe is a
good resource, but shipping to and from takes time. Local is
definitely faster. Cutting a key by code isn't brain surgery--- even
*I* can do it, and I don't do any automotive lock work.

PS: when you call, make sure they know it requires an ILCO X110 blank
and have them in stock. The key blank is unique to the Vanagon and not
everyone carries them.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen"
'90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"

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