deserthoneybee Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hello all- I'm thinking of buying a 1975 B210 from a guy but he has no keys. He's been starting the car with a screwdriver (!) My question is, how would I go about getting everything re-keyed? I'm assuming I'll have to get the ignition replaced but then can I get the doors and trunk to match the new ignition key? What sort of costs am I looking at? I've asked around and heard everything from $100 to $850. Thanks so much- Quote Link to comment
AZ_L320 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Just take out one of the door lock cylinders and take it to a lock smith. He can make a key from that cylinder and it should work on everything else. Unless the ign switch is all F'ed up Dale Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 passenger side lock should have the 4 digit number stamped on it. They have a way to cross that with the year and they can make a key from it. Just had mine done for $20 and worked out great, the ignition will also have a 4 digit number also so hopefully they will match up. Fuzz Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 not sure about the B210's but on the 620, 510, and 521's have 4 number's stamped on the ignition switch face plate. I just take those #'s to my local lock smith and he pulls out a code card which let's him know how deep to cut the new key. GL Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 If hes using a screwdriver the ignition is likely pooched now. If he unscrewed the actual switch, far left with the wires soldered on yes you can just use a screwdriver to work it. If he just stabbed it in and cranked it, it fucked and best to find another.The key cylinder can be removed by hack-sawing the break away bolts and using a blade screwdriver to remove and put back. . Quote Link to comment
legitimate_datto_scientist Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 after market ignitions for b210s reguarly sell on ebay for only 35$ Quote Link to comment
CWhip Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I got mine from RockAuto. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=860807 Quote Link to comment
barman1971 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 i got a NOS ignition on ebay last year for 25$ vand put it on in 10 min. totally worth it anyways as now it works like its brand new. Quote Link to comment
deserthoneybee Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wow- thanks guys! Lots of great info from everyone- I really appreciate it :-) Quote Link to comment
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