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| Author: | Roger V [ April 25th, 2016, 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ignition key |
Hi all  The keys are missing from my Bedouin.  Can you take the ignition lock apart without destroying it? Has anyone ever filed a blank key to fit an ignition without having an original as a template? Is there a serial number for a key hidden anywhere on the lock? Cheers 
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| Author: | Vosper2004 [ April 27th, 2016, 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
I think the only practical solution is a new lock. I had a key with a serial number but it didn't seem to mean anything to any of the suppliers when I tried to get a duplicate made. Don |
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| Author: | Ianredspecial [ April 27th, 2016, 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
I dont know how these are put together - I've been able to take apart locks and rearrange the plates to suit a key, in the past. Hasn't always worked, but I've got a friendly old school lock smith who happily does that for me if I need. When I lost my keys (Nightmare) I found an old record where I'd written down the key serial number. My garage was able to get a new key easily. |
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| Author: | chevrons2 [ April 27th, 2016, 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
Citroen (and Peugeot) dealers in the UK used to use a company called "Access Keys & Locks": From the key number, (or even a clear photocopy), they would cut a key to match and post it to the dealer. Their website, (here: http://www.accesskeyandlock.co.uk/), says that they have changed their name to "Croma", and has a link to here: http://www.cromalocksmiths.com/. Obviously this is no help if you have no key to copy but if you have a record of the key number somewhere, it might be useful. |
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| Author: | banjo [ April 27th, 2016, 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
Find a proper locksmith that specialises in vehicle's, the chances are they will be able to help. 
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| Author: | Roger V [ April 27th, 2016, 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
Thanks Banjo (indeed all of you), but that sounds a bit beyond my budget. I have disable the steering lock and fitted an ignition switch in the dash. Anyone know if I require a steering lock for the MOT? It was registered in 1978. |
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| Author: | knightley [ April 28th, 2016, 12:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
From the MOT testers manual: If there is doubt as to whether a steering lock was originally fitted, the benefit of the doubt should be given. It is acceptable for a steering lock to be removed if it has been replaced with another immobilisation device. |
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| Author: | chevrons2 [ April 28th, 2016, 12:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
There is no requirement for a steering lock on vehicles as old as any 2CV. I can't remember what year it applies after but it's well after the last 2CV was made. |
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| Author: | Luke [ April 28th, 2016, 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
2001, I think... |
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| Author: | knightley [ April 28th, 2016, 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ignition key |
Sorry, missed that bit off of my other post. The inspection of the steering lock only applies to passenger cars with: . a steering lock fitted as standard by the manufacturer, and . four or more wheels, and . not more than 8 passenger seats excluding the driver’s seat, and . first used on or after 1 September 2001 |
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