Spiffy Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 classic problem, the drapes don't match the curtains... no wait... the locks don't match the ignition... that's it... one key for all the door locks... one key for the ignition... should I have the ignition re-keyed by a locksmith? or is that too expensive? anybody do this before? what are the odds of me finding an ignition at a junkyard with the same key as my locks? and what is the going rate for an ignition switch? I haven't even looked in my Chilton's to see how tough it is to replace... what's the going rate for a full set of used locks/ignition with key from somebody here on the board? do the power locks make a difference or are they the same as manual locks? I'm tired of dealing with 2 keys all the time... so what's my best option here? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 DON't!. embrace the opportunity! it is nice to have one key for the ignition and one key for all other locks for many reasons! 1. lock the car with the engine running -- mostly for diesels 2. valet the rest let your imagination run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHansen Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 i collect keys from rando, soobs at the junkyard. i do do as the cars will be gone right away or i will be the only one back for them random junkyard key worked in my sedan's door. another one worked in trashwagons ignition my 88 sedan and 87 rx have both the same key cut as either of their keys works in both the locks and ign in either car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Go to a junkyard with your door key, and try locks till you find one worn out enough (300,000kms about does it from my experience) to accept the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I've had two separate keys for my wagon since replacing my ig switch a few years ago. I actually don't mind it at all, kinda brings me back to some of the cars I had in the 60's and 70's:rolleyes: . Why complicate things (at added cost)..you'll get used to it:) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Victorious Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 This also sort of came up in passing in the other lock thread going on here right now. Edrach said it costs something like $100 for his locksmith to get a new ig cylinder and re-key it. That's probably what you'd be looking at to make your ig match your doors. IMO, not worth it. 2 keys for my subaru still takes less space in my pocket than 1 key + 1 keyless entry fob for my Kia. Plus it's more secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 You can have the complete lockset to my 87 GL if you want. I have a copy key and the original submaster key for it. 321K on the lockset though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoomer Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Try HIGHLINE LOCK AND KEY they do all my key stuff I've gotten ignitions there for like 30$ KEYED~! 2444400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 I just found out that my car has the same key as my girlfriend's '98 impreza, so I guess I'll try and keep my locks the same and find a matching ignition... ... flowmastered, I'd be interested in picking up your lock set if it's easy to access... or at least trying my key in your ignition to see if it matches my doors... in addition to wanting the ignition to match I also wouldn't mind the driver's door lock being a bit easier to work... xoomer, seattle is a bit far to go for a locksmith, but I may shop around down here for a cheap place that can do an ignition for me... thanks! ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoomer Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I just found out that my car has the same key as my girlfriend's '98 impreza, so I guess I'll try and keep my locks the same and find a matching ignition... ... flowmastered, I'd be interested in picking up your lock set if it's easy to access... or at least trying my key in your ignition to see if it matches my doors... in addition to wanting the ignition to match I also wouldn't mind the driver's door lock being a bit easier to work... xoomer, seattle is a bit far to go for a locksmith, but I may shop around down here for a cheap place that can do an ignition for me... thanks! ... Oops.. But hey they do the best work Around SEATTLE at least in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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