Rekey Auto Door Locks

This key is made to match the pins in the lock.

Rekey auto door locks.

If your key for some reason does not work you must remove your door lock and re cut a new key. If you have a different brand check your instruction sheet for minor variations. 1 i had the right key when i ins. With any luck your new key will work perfectly and you will have successfully re keyed your car door lock.

The pins in the new lock will only correspond to a certain key. Zippylocks was created to better serve our customers. When the lock is taken apart and the working parts were taken out the pins or tumblers are then replaced. The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks and it comes with two keys and all the tools you ll need except a screwdriver.

If you know your way around locks you might be able to do this yourself but as i mentioned earlier it can be difficult to accomplish. But keep your current keys you ll need them to remove the cylinder. Used a cylinder out of a 99 dodge durango. Car door lock rekeying involves replacing the lock pins found in your current lock or changing the wafer or tumbler setting so that you are able to unlock the car with a new set of keys.

Rekeying a lock is the process of taking a lock and rekeying it so that it accepts a new key. When a lock is rekeyed it will need a new key and the older key is now obsolete. Each kit will re key six locks but you can order extra pins if you need to do more. Carefully reassemble your door lock mechanism and try your new key.

With a heavy focus on automotive keys and remotes we have quickly become the leader for automotive locksmithing needs. Once you rekey your lock the old keys will no longer function. According to many locksmiths one of the most common jobs done is the process of re keying locks at a home or a business since this job is going to be a lot cheaper than getting new locks installed in each door. How to recode most car door lock cylinders to work with any key you have.

In order to rekey a lock a locksmith will have to gain access to the lock cylinder and in order to do this the lock will have to be removed from the door that it is on.