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MRPETE · Joined: 07 Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Location: CALGARY AB CANADA

Hi Guys
I just bought an '81 924 but the guy lost the keys since I picked it up.
First question Does one key fit all?

2nd What fits what?

3rd what is the best way ta git ew Un's? Dealer with a VIN or will(should)
a door lock be the same as the igniton?I have a'77 but this is new haha
to me'
Got A SMOKIN deal under 70 thou on the clock and it works mint MINT
interior Dash PERFECT AIR blah blah blah
I've been away for a while but I'm back!
Thanks to all that want to respond.
MrPete

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Lizard · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 8:06 am Post subject:

Yup, one key fits all. That way when your 924 doesnt start, you can look for another in the parking lot and get home.

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Paul · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 9:33 am Post subject:

Lizard welcome back.
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Paul · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Best way to get keys?

Jakkq · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 810 Location: Omaha, Nebraska

I had bought some replacement door handles through Porsche. It came with two separate keys for each door, and a backup set.
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MRPETE · Joined: 07 Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Location: CALGARY AB CANADA

I;d like to keep the keys current to what was stock with PORSCHE
if I was to lose a keyIN TIMBUKTU it would be handy not to steal my own
car.Any experiences???
MrpETE
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gohim · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 4459 Location: Rialto, CA

You have a couple of options.

#1 Take a doorhandle off, run it to a locksmith, and have a key made. The risk in this method is that the if the doorhandle was replaced at some time, and was not rekeyed, you still won't have a key that fits the ignition lock cylinder.

#2 Take a doorhandle off, remove the lock cylinder, and read the numbers/marks on the tumblers to create a key coding list, then find a locksmith who has the tool to create a key from the tumbler numbers. The risk here is the same as #1, so you might want to reduce the risk by removing both doorhandles to see if the tumblers (and the key that they would work with would be the same).

Removing and installing a doorhandle on a 80/2 and newer car is not the same as on your 77. The 77 doorhandles just slip into the holes on the exterior of the door. On the newer doorhandles the linkage has to be snapped on from the outside of the door, before the handle can be mounted, while holding the handle close to the holes in the door (awkward).

Marlando · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 9:31 pm Post subject:

I had similiar situation that the keys couldn't be found by PO. I took rear glass lock to locksmith and they made keys to suit. Then all things done right and fingers crossed they also fitted doors and ignition. Well worth a try before replacing locks and ignition barrel.
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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9102 Location: Romania

MRPETE · Joined: 07 Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Location: CALGARY AB CANADA

thanks guys
pulled the ignition got the code gonna' get new key and put everything
back to correct
update:all electrics are A ok and good to go
a FEW MOON roof issues(broken plastic crap)Any suggestions?Weatherstrip
ETC Not crazy about it but what the hey
Thanks again
Mrpete
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