Re: same key....interesting

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Tue, 15 Feb 2000 01:06:20 -0500 "Casey Webster" <tinfool@home.com>
writes:
> Tonight I went to get in my winter Rocco, unlocked the door and 
> proceeded to put the key in the ignition.  The radio came on, but 
> the key wouldn't turn.  To my surprise, I found out that I was using 
> the key from my other Roc.  HMMMMM.....something strange here.  Why 
> do the keys from one car unlock the door to the other.  
> 
> I wonder if the key to my silver car will open the black car.  I 
> hope not.

Somebody might have changed the door handle and lock cylinder, and tried
to  key it for the old key, but also increased the number of keys that
will work.
To key a door handle lock cylinder; you pull the key out with the lock
cylinder in place and file off any tumblers, that stick out of the
cylinder. 
By filing down the tumblers, more keys will fit...
This is a quick and easy fix for a sticking door lock, an unmatched door
key, or if the old cylinder doesn't turn easily in the new door handle.

Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'80 Scirocco
'88 Scirocco 16V
'83 GTI, daily driver                                                    
                                                                         
                                                                         
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