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Hilux door locks??
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:10 pm
by grepin
Hi all. Just got a 90 series xtra cab. Has some sort of turbo on it. Will post pics once I know how. Sure there will be many questions as I get into fixing/changing bits.
My first issue is that the door locks are an absolute pain. Original key works sometimes but new cut key wont work at all.
Is this a standard problem? What would be the best fix. I could go power locks but is costly and still doesnt help with a flat battery.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Greg
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:40 pm
by JUZ
First thing to do with locks that are not easy to use is to get some graphite powder.(most hardwares and automotive shops have it) put it in the locks.
makes a big difference.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:45 pm
by bj42turbo
Go and see a Locksmith (not a "key cutter") and get a key cut to code NOT DUPLICATED this would be a good start, then graphite as already said, if this is no good locks will need to be rekeyed.
BJ
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:08 pm
by Sic Lux
Or just got super shit or auto barn and see if solex do a lock set for it i'm sure they will and they look bling
or ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-IGNITION-BAR ... dZViewItem
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:28 pm
by Rilux
Take the new cut key, and run it under a wire wheel. I promise you it will work.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:32 am
by grepin
bj42turbo wrote:Go and see a Locksmith (not a "key cutter") and get a key cut to code NOT DUPLICATED this would be a good start, then graphite as already said, if this is no good locks will need to be rekeyed.
BJ
Went and had the key cut to code and works perfect.
Thanks to everyones imputs.
Stand bye for more questions.
Next is to work out what turbo I have fitted. Need to learn how to post pics.