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Ford 10 Cut Door Try-out Keys

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Ford Trunk Lock

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Ford Buzzer Activator

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GM Code Tab Removing

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Ford Ignition Modification

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GM Truck Lock Removal

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Airbag Check

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Using Tryout Keys

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Homemade VATS Decoder

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Ford 10 Cut Door Try-out Keys

November 15, 2011 No Comments

If you own a set of the ford ten cut try out keys for the ford ignitions, you can use them to determine the cuts needed to generate door key for these cars. As you are aware, both the door and ignition these vehicles are operated by the same key. The first six depths from the ...

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Ford Trunk Lock

November 15, 2011 No Comments

Like any Ford product, impressioning trunk keys for the ford Taurus can be difficult because of the bluntness of the pins and their tendency not to mark well. I’ve found that on the Taurus, it is easier to impression the trunk release mechanism inside the car, and just below the front driver’s seat. These wafer locks ...

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Ford Buzzer Activator

November 15, 2011 No Comments

Any locksmith that does automotive lock work has probably had to do their share of Ford 5 pin style ignitions where the buzzer actuator has fallen into the key way and won’t allow the key to enter. If you are called, its fairly easy to get the ignition to turn with a half key that ...

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GM Code Tab Removing

November 6, 2011 No Comments

Here is a really simple way to remove the code tabs from General Motors keys. Just grab the tab with a pair of face cap removal pliers and twist. The tab will pop right out without the use of a hammer or vise. And it only takes a second or two. Simple Huh!

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Ford Ignition Modification

November 6, 2011 No Comments

I had to replace a 1991 Ford van ignition that had been damaged. It was 10:30 at night and the customer wanted to get the van of the street. Unfortunatly I didn’t have an all lock 1406 which the truck required. I was about to remove the old ignition start the van with a screwdriver so ...

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GM Truck Lock Removal

November 6, 2011 No Comments

I have found what I believe to be an easier way to remove, service and replace the door lock on the newer Gm full sized pickup trucks. First remove the interior panel as you normally would. Then remove the screws that hold the door handle assembly in place. Tilt the bottom of the assembly out, but ...

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Airbag Check

November 6, 2011 No Comments

Before servicing a VATS ignition, you should make sure that the airbag system is function properly. Checking the proper function of the system before you service the ignition could save you potential liability later on. The problem that occurs is that in order to test the system, you have to turn the ignition on. Here is ...

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Using Tryout Keys

November 6, 2011 No Comments

Although this may be old hat to some of your readers, there are probably a lot of younger locksmiths that will benefit from this tip as it concerns making correct operating key after finding a tryout key that works. I think tryout keys have their place under certain circumstance (especially with GM sidebar locks).  Unfortunately, many ...

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Homemade VATS Decoder

November 6, 2011 No Comments

If you do not have VATS interrogator to help you generate a first key for that vats ignition that you are trying to service, here is an easy to assemble tool you might want to make up. You’ll need the following materials (most of which can be purchased at hobby and craft shops or industrial ...

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GM Sidebar Tip

November 6, 2011 No Comments

This tip can save both time and money for a lock smith when it comes to defeating the sidebar on a GM trunk lockout or a lost trunk key.  I use a 3/32” drill bit on my cordless drill and drill a whole approximately 1/8” from the inside edge of the scalp on the lock ...

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Ford 10 Cut Door Try-out Keys

If you own a set of the ford ten cut try out keys for the ford ignitions, you can...

Ford Trunk Lock

Like any Ford product, impressioning trunk keys for the ford Taurus can be difficult because of the bluntness of...

Ford Buzzer Activator

Any locksmith that does automotive lock work has probably had to do their share of Ford 5 pin style...

GM Code Tab Removing

Here is a really simple way to remove the code tabs from General Motors keys. Just grab the tab...

Ford Ignition Modification

I had to replace a 1991 Ford van ignition that had been damaged. It was 10:30 at night and...

GM Truck Lock Removal

I have found what I believe to be an easier way to remove, service and replace the door lock...

Airbag Check

Before servicing a VATS ignition, you should make sure that the airbag system is function properly. Checking the proper...

Using Tryout Keys

Although this may be old hat to some of your readers, there are probably a lot of younger locksmiths...

Homemade VATS Decoder

If you do not have VATS interrogator to help you generate a first key for that vats ignition that...

GM Sidebar Tip

This tip can save both time and money for a lock smith when it comes to defeating the sidebar...