Re-key entire vehicle
#1
Re-key entire vehicle
Hey everyone. Is it possible to re-key the entire vehicle? I mean replace all of the locks (ignition, both front doors, rear hatch) so they can use a different key from what came with the car? Are there aftermarket companies who make lock/key sets for these vehicles so I don't have to go through the dealership? Thanks
#2
You can get all of this from rock auto, or even your local parts store.
I am not sure if second gens use a different key for the doors and ignition. either way, you can purchase the locks from a local auto parts store, bring them to a local lock smith and make sure all the locks use the same key, it will be a lot less than the dealership.
I am not sure if second gens use a different key for the doors and ignition. either way, you can purchase the locks from a local auto parts store, bring them to a local lock smith and make sure all the locks use the same key, it will be a lot less than the dealership.
#3
Ditto... hit up google etc & as rich said rock auto, jc whitney etc... look around & see who has what to offer. But stay away from a dealership IMO.
Why do you want or feel the need to re-key BTW? Ex has a set of keys or a key (my 2nd gen only has 1 for ignition & doors)? lol
Why do you want or feel the need to re-key BTW? Ex has a set of keys or a key (my 2nd gen only has 1 for ignition & doors)? lol
#4
I only have one type of key for the doors and ignition. Same key opens the doors and starts the engine.
So I could buy the lock cylinders from RockAuto and have a locksmith key all four of them the same? I wasn't planning on going to the dealer anyway, especially when I heard of the red tape process for them to do it. Plus I don't want the new keys tied to the VIN number.
I think I understand the process for doing the ignition key if I follow the ignition switch replacement instructions up to the point of pulling the lock cylinder and swapping it with a new one instead of pulling the switch, but what about the doors and trunk? Especially the key switch in the rear door that unlocks all of the doors (Not that I use it. If disabling it is easier than replacing the cylinder (without disabling the rear glass), I would do that.).
Sorry, but I can't go into much detail about why I want to re-key, but all I can say is that it is for security reasons.
So I could buy the lock cylinders from RockAuto and have a locksmith key all four of them the same? I wasn't planning on going to the dealer anyway, especially when I heard of the red tape process for them to do it. Plus I don't want the new keys tied to the VIN number.
I think I understand the process for doing the ignition key if I follow the ignition switch replacement instructions up to the point of pulling the lock cylinder and swapping it with a new one instead of pulling the switch, but what about the doors and trunk? Especially the key switch in the rear door that unlocks all of the doors (Not that I use it. If disabling it is easier than replacing the cylinder (without disabling the rear glass), I would do that.).
Sorry, but I can't go into much detail about why I want to re-key, but all I can say is that it is for security reasons.
#6
I could, but how do I get the old ones out to do that? No locksmith is going to tear my truck apart to get the lock cylinders out. Plus I would have to weigh the cost of having the current ones rekeyed and buying new aftermarket cylinders.
#7
To my knowledge the locksmith can pull the tumblers out without removing the locks from the car. There really isn't much to removing the door panels and pulling the locks out anyway. I removed my door locks completely because thieving A holes kept punching them in to gain easy entry to the Blazer. It happened twice then I took them out and had an alarm installed. I would call them first and ask before spending money you don't have to.
Last edited by grizzstang; 10-03-2012 at 03:37 PM.
#9
They don't just sell kits like that with the same key in every kit, right? I need a good set for security. Now my current keys have rounded edges on both sides. Maybe worn out?