[s-cars] Ignition key lock worn out - what to do

[Mark Strangways]

I have an old baby benz that had side cut keys, they wear let me tell you.

Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Welch" <Robert.Welch at technologycrafters.com>
To: "'Peter Schulz'" <pcschulz at comcast.net>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:06 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Ignition key lock worn out - what to do


> Peter,
> Great idea.  I'm guessing the 200 20v was the old 'edge cut' key.  My keys
> are 'laser cut' on the side of the key.  I'm told they don't really wear
> down appreciably.
> Was any of your experience with the laser cut key?
>
> Robert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schulz
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:00 PM
> To: Robert.Welch at TechnologyCrafters.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Ignition key lock worn out - what to do
>
> Robert:
>
> Are you sure the issue is the lock cylinder and NOT a worn key?
> Cheaper to replace the key first than getting into the lock cylinder.
>
> I had to replace the lock cylinder on my 200 20v avant - it died on the 
> way
> home from the hospital with my second son ( 3 years ago)
> The finger that goes from the lock cylinder to the switch had sheared off.
>
> I purchased a new cylinder from clair parts connection, brought it with my
> existing key to a locksmith, and for $40 they rekeyed the new lock 
> cylinder
> to fit our existing key
>
> Fast forward two years and my wife complains of a sticking key.  I was 
> able
> to order a new master key from audi by using the number on the old lock
> cylinder, the car's VIN and proof of ownership.  Just by eye you could see
> the difference between the new master and our existing key - I took the 
> new
> master and had some more duplicates made and then discarded the "old"
> duplicates.
>
> So something to consider.....
>
> HTH
>
> -Peter
>
>
>
>
>
> At 03:40 PM 3/30/2005, Robert Welch wrote:
>>I've had some problems with my ignition key 'sticking" on my 95.5 S6 
>>Avant.
>>The ignition switch has been replaced recently, so I know that's not the
>>problem.
>>
>>
>>
>>I've tried injecting graphite with out much noticeable improvement.
>>Occasionally, it really sticks and my wife calls me because she can't get
>>the car started, so to keep peace in the family I need to find a solution.
>>
>>
>>
>>The stealer tells me that they can order a new cylinder and lock ($210)
>>which will require a new key for the ignition and I can keep using the old
>>key for the doors and trunk.  My mechanic thinks Audi Germany may be able
> to
>>actually set the tumblers to my key code using the VIN. (so we can keep
>>using a single key)  However, the stealer claims that will only work with 
>>a
>>96 or newer car.
>>
>>
>>
>>I'd like to know if anyone else has figured out how to address this
> problem.
>>
>>
>>
>>Anyone had any experience with a locksmith rebuilding an old lock to 
>>extend
>>its life?
>>
>>
>>
>>Thanks very much,
>>
>>
>>
>>Robert Welch
>>
>>Golden, CO
>>
>>95.5 S6 Avant w/ MTM
>>
>>01 TT  225 w/ MTM
>>
>>
>>
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>
> 1991 200 20v Q Avant Titan Grey
> 1991 200 20v Q Avant Indigo Mica
> 1991 90 20v Q Red
> 1990 CQ silver (awaiting S2 engine transplant)
>
> Chelmsford Ma, USA
>
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