[Shotimes] Lost Ignition Key Replacement

[David Griffin]

You could just replace the switch.
A new switch should only be about $35 at your local AutoZone.

David Griffin
Chattanooga
89 SHO 187k
90 SHO 88k
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
To: "RF & Jo Tanner" <mjotann@concentric.net>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Lost Ignition Key Replacement


> Out of curiosity, how is the car started without an ignition key?  I
> couldn't get key information for my '95, which has a key that was cut
really
> bad and so it only works one way.  Also, the car has none of the original
> paperwork (window sticker, key cards, etc.)  So I'm still trying to figure
> out what to do to get a good key made.  I figure maybe someone could read
> the key code from the lock cylinder to rekey a new cylinder (I've got the
> classic spinning cylinder problem) and also cut a "perfect" key from that
> keycode.  I believe to remove the lock cylinder you have to have the key
> (duh) so you can't just replace it with a new AZ part at the cost of about
> $25.  Speaking of which, does anyone know if the generic AZ replacements
> work on the MTX due to the key-release switch or is there a special part
> needed?
>
> Chris
> '95 Emerald Green MTX
> Joy's '94 Moonlight Blue MTX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RF & Jo Tanner" <mjotann@concentric.net>
> To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:48 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Lost Ignition Key Replacement
>
>
> > Just bought a 89 SHO that does not have an ignition key. Locksmith wants
> > a cost of  $100.00 to make a key
> > which is a third of the cost of the car. Ford dealers say they have no
> > records of VIN versus key code older
> > than 96. Not that I am cheap, but only parsimonious in my hope to keep
> > the costs down and my AWA happy.
> > Anyone have an idea of how to get a key at a lower cost?
> > Thanks in advance for any good and low cost ideas.
> > R. F.
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