Ok... just got a Sti key blank and wanted to know what I need to do to get my key cut.

 

What to tell the key cutter, etc...

 

Any info helps...

 

Oh... car is either for my '86 Wagon or my '87 RX, not sure which yet.

If the blank is the right size you walk up to him and say here...

You ask the guy how much experiance he has cutting CAR keys. This may be something you should do at a dealership or somewhere you KNOW has a competent key cutter. I think if you do it at a dealership and it doesn't work they have to replace it for free?

First make sure the blank even has the same groove spacing. My GL and Baja keys were NOT the same spacing. Close, but not the same. I agree with going to the dealer... dont let a high schooler cut it at home depot

So could an STi key be cut for an EA81?

if that key doesnt work the standard replacement key ios the ilco # 37 for nissan.

New gen keys will not fit EA81 or EA82 locks. You must use a Nissan blank.

 

GD

New gen keys will not fit EA81 or EA82 locks. You must use a Nissan blank.

 

GD

yes they will

i have an sti key for my xt-6 they are the same, although some times the new ones are to wide you have to file them slightly to get them to fit youll see what i mean when you get it cut, i just had the dealer cut it as a copy off my spare key

New gen keys will not fit EA81 or EA82 locks. You must use a Nissan blank.

 

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Wrong. For a time WJM was selling these precut from your VIN if he had it in the dealer database. I just am trying to find out what little trick it takes to work.

 

Also, I'm not quite retarded enough to go to a Home Depot, Lowes, etc... to get a somewhat special case key cut. I have a good key cutter/lock smith (thats all he does!) and it was HIM that requested I find out the "tricks" before he started cutting my key.

 

Thanks for the info Jeffast.

Yes, I'm bumpin an old thread so shoot me.

 

Tex, did you ever get one to work and if so, what little tricks were needed? I keep forgetting to ask you every time I see you which is another reason why I'm bringing this back...

I never did get any info on to exactly what needs to be done... So I still have a STI key blank kicking around, uncut...

 

Let me know if you figure it out.

I've got an STI blank on my desk, and a standard blank for our '02 Forester. I'm planning on modding the standard blank and transferring the mods that work to the STI blank. So far, it looks like the STI one is too thick (can't find my vernier calipers right now), and the groove is not wide enough (looks like the groove spacing is pretty close, though. I'll try and get this going, and let you know what I find.

I bought an STi blank off of ebay for my RX.

Handed the blank and the original to the service desk manager at walmart. He matched the blank type with his blanks to set the machine, stuck my key and blank into the machine, and handed them both to me when the machine was done cutting. Didn't charge me.

 

No special steps, key worked perfectly.

I bought an STi blank off of ebay for my RX.

Handed the blank and the original to the service desk manager at walmart. He matched the blank type with his blanks to set the machine, stuck my key and blank into the machine, and handed them both to me when the machine was done cutting. Didn't charge me.

 

No special steps, key worked perfectly.

 

Can you post some pics of the STi key next to the original EA82 key?

Can you post some pics of the STi key next to the original EA82 key?

 

+1 for this,

 

i always thought they were different too. So then if they do work I think the legacy keys were the same too.

They are not the same. In fact, the STI key is different than most Legacy keys, as well. (search NASIOC if you don't believe me).

If an STI key works in your EA-82, you locks and ignition switch are all work badly. More power to you, I guess - but usually almost any similar key will open and start the car when they get to that point, in my experience (started my '83 wagon with my dad's VW Golf key, IIRC).

I disagree... My XT-6 has a very tight ignition and doors.... the key is only slightly wider then a EA series key... not by much. When I had mine done, I had it cut by code.... and it didn't work right off... I had to smooth out the first 1/8" from a sharp point to a more swoopy smoothy thingy. (<-technical term) Anyway I used my pocket leatherman at the dealer and got it to work... even the parts guy was impressed.:-p

Heres a pic:

Well then, I guess since my ignition switch is so wore out that I can remove it after starting and also start it with my legacy key that I might be able to get it to work on my brat. Gonna ask my old man for one of these for Christmas.