FW: Big hairy PITA (ignition switch repair)

["Southerlin, Russell S" <russell.s.southerlin@lmco.com>]

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> From: 	Southerlin, Russell S
> Sent: 	Wednesday, April 22, 1998 12:35 PM
> To: 	hsapir@multiverse.com; QUATRO@COIMBRA.ANS.NET
> Subject: 	RE:Big hairy PITA (ignition switch repair)
> 
> Harrison wrote:
> I am now forced to carry two keys like a Chevy. How embarrassing it is.
> 
> A neat trick I learned awhile back. Most keys are cut as a mirror image
> so that you can stick it in either way and it will work.  Most locks
> have tumblers only on one side of the lock. 
> 
> You can have a good locksmith cut one side of a new key with the door
> pattern and the other side with the ignition pattern. You can then use
> one key for both door and ignition. You will only have to make sure the
> key is inserted correctly for each (marking the key helps).
> 
> I don't know if this works on Audis but for the price of getting one key
> cut is is worth a try.
> 
> Russ
> 87 5KTQ
> 80 911SC Targa (new toy)
> Littleton, CO
>