Hi Frank,
How do you take the trunk/boot lock apart?
I've removed mine from the car, but can't figure out how to remove the
lock cylinder from the handle.
BTW, the number is on the square shaft. (Mine is 949 with no FS. My door
locks are FS 948.)
I want to try the file the tumblers trick.
Thanks.
Lee
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:18:20 -0400
From: Frank <spritenut@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Lock Question
To: Richard Ball <richb@u.washington.edu>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
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Richard Ball wrote:
> > So two questions. Is there a key code on the trunk lock that I
can use to have one made? Alternatively, can I take the lock apart and
rekey it to > > match the key I have? I thought I would ask here before
I remove it from the car.
> >
Yes there is a code on the trunk lock but you need to remove it from the
car, I do not know exactly where it is, I think on the square stem.
It will start with FS and then 3 numbers.
Or if you want, remove the guts of the lock, insert your key and file
the tumblers that stick up until the key turns in the lock.
I do this all the time, one key, ignition, doors, and trunk. Beats 3 keys.
Later Midgets with the big keys for the ignition won't work but you can
still have the doors and trunk matched.
Or a locksmith can do this too.
-- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ My own Fleet of Sprites
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