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Erik · 03-10-2008, 09:13 AM

Buddy of mine lost the key to his trunk and asked me if its possible to get a key made for it. I have no idea if thats possible. What would somebody do in this situation? im sure its somewhat common..

WRX_JB · 03-10-2008, 09:24 AM

Take ignation to locksmith?

teh DIRT · 03-10-2008, 09:35 AM

yeah if you take the lock to a locksmith they should be able to do it. I dissasembled a lock once and brought it to a good locksmith. Since it was apart he was able to see the slides and make a key for it.

element10 · 03-10-2008, 09:37 AM

There are certain locksmiths that will come to you to make a key as well.

WRX_JB · 03-10-2008, 10:04 AM

As far as cost might run about 75$?? sound right i think?

poisonivory · 03-10-2008, 11:08 AM

you probably have to get one to come to you in this case. If he cant open the trunk, it's kinda hard to dismantle the lock to take to a locksmith. Unless its a newer car with trunk release button, in which case a trunk key is pointless. I've never once opened my trunk with a key. lol

Honduh · 03-10-2008, 12:44 PM

If the car isn't a million years old he should be able to go to the dealer and get the key code for it and cut him a key from that.

JET02WRX · 03-10-2008, 01:14 PM

Definately depends on the car and type of key. I had to get a key cut for my 02 Subaru... cost me 8 bucks at the dealership... however my key does not have any 'security' built into it. I think for those types of keys its anywhere from 25, 50, 75 bucks depending on brand of car.

ToTheIX's · 03-10-2008, 06:24 PM

im a locksmith, what kind of car are we talking about here...yr/make/model

__owens__ · 03-10-2008, 07:06 PM

depending on what year and make i should be able to cut you one by vin # no need to break or tear **** apart ... but sounds old if it doesnt have a latch or power button ?

03-10-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
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WRX_JB Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: RoFo Member #1907 My Ride: 2005 Wrx iTrader: (0)	Take ignation to locksmith? __________________ formerly Kiro -AWD Civic 91' - Sold -2000 Cavalier -Sold -2005 Wrx Member Profile- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Weekly Meet (Oaks) - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-10-2008, 09:37 AM	#4
element10 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2766 iTrader: (0)	There are certain locksmiths that will come to you to make a key as well. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-10-2008, 10:04 AM	#5
WRX_JB Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: RoFo Member #1907 My Ride: 2005 Wrx iTrader: (0)	As far as cost might run about 75$?? sound right i think? __________________ formerly Kiro -AWD Civic 91' - Sold -2000 Cavalier -Sold -2005 Wrx Member Profile- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Weekly Meet (Oaks) - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-10-2008, 11:08 AM	#6
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	you probably have to get one to come to you in this case. If he cant open the trunk, it's kinda hard to dismantle the lock to take to a locksmith. Unless its a newer car with trunk release button, in which case a trunk key is pointless. I've never once opened my trunk with a key. lol __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-10-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	If the car isn't a million years old he should be able to go to the dealer and get the key code for it and cut him a key from that.

03-10-2008, 01:14 PM	#8
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	Definately depends on the car and type of key. I had to get a key cut for my 02 Subaru... cost me 8 bucks at the dealership... however my key does not have any 'security' built into it. I think for those types of keys its anywhere from 25, 50, 75 bucks depending on brand of car. __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

03-10-2008, 07:06 PM	#10
__owens__ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mont. County Member #5264 My Ride: FC3S __ TURBO II iTrader: (0)	depending on what year and make i should be able to cut you one by vin # no need to break or tear **** apart ... but sounds old if it doesnt have a latch or power button ? __________________ _____________________________________ - Mazda Rx7 (fc3s) - Rotary's Ruined My Life To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - But Its Soo Worth It To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - 07 Kawasaki ZX6R - Two Wheels is almost better then Four

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