I received a call to open and make a key for a late model Dodge Caravan. The door locks on these vans are an adjacent part of the door handle cavity and use one key for everything. After gaining entry to the van, I was trying to decide which of...
readmore UncategorizedI recently attempted to make an ignition key for a 1990 Corvette, using standard VATS/PASS procedures. I got a very rude awakening. With the doors closed and fully charged 12 volt battery, I completed one full cycle of all 15 resistance values without the vehicle starting. I put a...
readmore UncategorizedI had a call to repair or replace the ignition on an ’86 Buick (B&S Part #700582). After tearing down the wheel and removing the old lock I noticed two things: The gear on the back of the lock had come off, and I did not have a lock...
readmore UncategorizedI have discovered a fast and inexpensive way to remove the plug from the squeeze type glove box locks that I’ve encountered on Gm cars when trying to progress a door key. There is a groove near the rear end of the of the plug that accommodates two clips that...
readmore UncategorizedHere is a tip on how to remove the ignition from an eagle Premier in the matter of minutes without destroying the lock. First , pry off the plastic trim ring from the face of the lock. This ring snaps off and on rather easily. With the ring removed, you...
readmore UncategorizedThis tech tip concerns a five minute repaired for a common problem with gm glove box lock. I recently had problem with a GM glove box lox. The metal knob would spin freely, but would not unlatch the glove box latch. The metal knob was spinning on the plug....
readmore UncategorizedI was called out to do a job on a 1993 Eagle Vision. The key was broken off in the ignition. This Technitip is the method I used to solve the problem. The ’93 Eagle Vision, Chrysler Concord, and Dodge Intrepid use the new model ignition cylinder. I tried to...
readmore UncategorizedGM Car Keys This Technique involves a method I found that will, in most cases, allow me to make proper working key from a GM sidebar lock form a tryout key. In most cases, tryout keys use half depths. The GM series uses three depths; a shallow depth (S) at 1-1/2,...
readmore UncategorizedIf you have a call to make an ignition key for the 92’ Beretta, this tech tip is one you’ll want to study. The air bag column, used in the 92’ Beretta has slightly longer tiler shaft above the lock plate . The standard lock plate compressor will not...
readmore UncategorizedMechanically remove the vats ignition from the steering column. With the cylinder out of the column you can operate the actuator, at the rear of the cylinder hole with a pair of long nose pliers. Insert one of the 15 uncut vats blanks into the vats ignition, as it...
readmore UncategorizedI received a call to open and make a key for a late model Dodge Caravan. The door locks on these vans are an adjacent part of the door handle cavity and use one key for everything. After gaining entry to the van, I was trying to decide which of the three locks to attack to ...
readmore UncategorizedI recently attempted to make an ignition key for a 1990 Corvette, using standard VATS/PASS procedures. I got a very rude awakening. With the doors closed and fully charged 12 volt battery, I completed one full cycle of all 15 resistance values without the vehicle starting. I put a fresh 9 volt battery in my ...
readmore UncategorizedI had a call to repair or replace the ignition on an ’86 Buick (B&S Part #700582). After tearing down the wheel and removing the old lock I noticed two things: The gear on the back of the lock had come off, and I did not have a lock on my truck to replace the ...
readmore UncategorizedI have discovered a fast and inexpensive way to remove the plug from the squeeze type glove box locks that I’ve encountered on Gm cars when trying to progress a door key. There is a groove near the rear end of the of the plug that accommodates two clips that hold the plug very securely. These ...
readmore UncategorizedHere is a tip on how to remove the ignition from an eagle Premier in the matter of minutes without destroying the lock. First , pry off the plastic trim ring from the face of the lock. This ring snaps off and on rather easily. With the ring removed, you will be able to see two ...
readmore UncategorizedThis tech tip concerns a five minute repaired for a common problem with gm glove box lock. I recently had problem with a GM glove box lox. The metal knob would spin freely, but would not unlatch the glove box latch. The metal knob was spinning on the plug. By inserting a blank key in ...
readmore UncategorizedI was called out to do a job on a 1993 Eagle Vision. The key was broken off in the ignition. This Technitip is the method I used to solve the problem. The ’93 Eagle Vision, Chrysler Concord, and Dodge Intrepid use the new model ignition cylinder. I tried to remove the broken key by normal ...
readmore UncategorizedGM Car Keys This Technique involves a method I found that will, in most cases, allow me to make proper working key from a GM sidebar lock form a tryout key. In most cases, tryout keys use half depths. The GM series uses three depths; a shallow depth (S) at 1-1/2, which should operate a 1 to ...
readmore UncategorizedIf you have a call to make an ignition key for the 92’ Beretta, this tech tip is one you’ll want to study. The air bag column, used in the 92’ Beretta has slightly longer tiler shaft above the lock plate . The standard lock plate compressor will not push the lock plate down far ...
readmore UncategorizedMechanically remove the vats ignition from the steering column. With the cylinder out of the column you can operate the actuator, at the rear of the cylinder hole with a pair of long nose pliers. Insert one of the 15 uncut vats blanks into the vats ignition, as it is hanging from the lead wires ...
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