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  • robvolz
    232 I6
    • Jun 12, 2016
    • 26
    #1

    I lost my door key

    I still have the ignition key, so I can drive anywhere to get a new one.

    What options do I have?

    Can a dealership make a new one based on VIN, me driving there and showing legal paperwork?

    Should I drive somewhere, remove my door liner panel and let them pop a lock out?

    Do they not need any of that anymore?

    Robert
    Portland, OR
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  • babywag
    out of order
    • Jun 08, 2005
    • 10286
    #2
    don?t even need pull door panel
    just pull clip & pop lock out
    then go to a locksmith, 10 minute job 4 them
    Tony
    88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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    • Old Ironsides
      258 I6
      • Jul 06, 2014
      • 435
      #3
      Yup I did what Babywag said last year, now all my locks match the ignition. I even did the glove box lock at the same time.
      Grant

      Old Ironsides: '76 J-10, 401 (1406/2131/DUI/RV Cam), TH400, Part Time, 3" lift, 33s, 346K Miles
      Ironsides: '75 J-10, 360 (1406/2131/MSD), TH400 QT, 6" lift, 33s, 110K Miles
      '77 Cherokee Chief, 401/Th400, QT, 4" lift... Totalled
      '79 Wagoneer, 360, TH400, QT

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      • ShagWagon
        350 Buick
        • Apr 10, 2016
        • 871
        #4
        I got a hide-a-key because my door locks are so stiff thanks to BJs new door lock spring, that I worry I'll break it off in the door lock.
        87 GW- Fitech EFI,Fitech FCC,Skyjacker Hydro 4" lift,BFG AT KO2 30",Dynamax muffler,MSD distributor,MSD 6al box,Blaster2 coil,ACCEL 8mm,.045 gap,Edlebrock perf 4bbl intake,Elgin perf cam,HD alum radiator,Powermaster 150alt,Alum HD H2O pump,Serhills tailgate harness,Cowl screen mod,Evil Twin grab handles,Rstep's custom AMC lock knobs

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        • ShagWagon
          350 Buick
          • Apr 10, 2016
          • 871
          #5
          Originally posted by babywag
          don?t even need pull door panel
          just pull clip & pop lock out
          then go to a locksmith, 10 minute job 4 them
          Don't even need to open the door. I've done it before on a truck with the proper screwdriver and needle nose pliers.
          87 GW- Fitech EFI,Fitech FCC,Skyjacker Hydro 4" lift,BFG AT KO2 30",Dynamax muffler,MSD distributor,MSD 6al box,Blaster2 coil,ACCEL 8mm,.045 gap,Edlebrock perf 4bbl intake,Elgin perf cam,HD alum radiator,Powermaster 150alt,Alum HD H2O pump,Serhills tailgate harness,Cowl screen mod,Evil Twin grab handles,Rstep's custom AMC lock knobs

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          • rang-a-stang
            Administrator
            • Oct 31, 2016
            • 5509
            #6
            I was able to get a NOS AMC Key blank on ebay last year for about $8. Not sure if you care, but they are out there.
            Chuck McTruck 71 J4000
            (Chuck McTruck Build Thread)
            (8.1L swap questions - PerformanceTrucks.net Forums​)
            79 Cherokee Chief (SOLD, goodbye old buddy)
            (Cherokee Build Thread)
            11 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4x4
            09 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring
            00 Baby Cherokee

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            • Old Ironsides
              258 I6
              • Jul 06, 2014
              • 435
              #7
              My BJs springs were so stiff the locks were non functional and I had to drill new holes in the plate the spring is attached to to get them to work.
              Grant

              Old Ironsides: '76 J-10, 401 (1406/2131/DUI/RV Cam), TH400, Part Time, 3" lift, 33s, 346K Miles
              Ironsides: '75 J-10, 360 (1406/2131/MSD), TH400 QT, 6" lift, 33s, 110K Miles
              '77 Cherokee Chief, 401/Th400, QT, 4" lift... Totalled
              '79 Wagoneer, 360, TH400, QT

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              • ShagWagon
                350 Buick
                • Apr 10, 2016
                • 871
                #8
                Originally posted by Old Ironsides
                My BJs springs were so stiff the locks were non functional and I had to drill new holes in the plate the spring is attached to to get them to work.
                Did you get a pic?
                87 GW- Fitech EFI,Fitech FCC,Skyjacker Hydro 4" lift,BFG AT KO2 30",Dynamax muffler,MSD distributor,MSD 6al box,Blaster2 coil,ACCEL 8mm,.045 gap,Edlebrock perf 4bbl intake,Elgin perf cam,HD alum radiator,Powermaster 150alt,Alum HD H2O pump,Serhills tailgate harness,Cowl screen mod,Evil Twin grab handles,Rstep's custom AMC lock knobs

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                • Mr Carts
                  258 I6
                  • Aug 22, 2011
                  • 256
                  #9
                  With nothing more than a key blank and a small file you could make one yourself.

                  I watch and learned from then on did it myself.

                  Just disassemble the lock and lay out the tumblers.

                  There will be two tumblers for each tooth of the lock one full size the other cut to make the ridges of the lock.

                  Lay out the cut ones and file the key to match the profile of the cut pins.

                  It will take about 15 minutes to do.

                  Once you have one side and functioning in the lock, put the lock back together.

                  Take the one side cut key and just have the hardware store cut new keys using the one side to do both sides.
                  1980 Cherokee WT 360 TFI Contour Fan 727 208
                  3.31 285/75X16 Duratrac's E rated

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