Key issue
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Key issue
Just purchased a 1994 XJS convertible. My problem is I can't lock the car using the ignition key in the doors. I noticed that some of these cars came with multiple keys.
Can anyone tell me whether or not I should have a specific key for locking/locking the doors? The VIN = SAJNX2747RC189216
Can anyone tell me whether or not I should have a specific key for locking/locking the doors? The VIN = SAJNX2747RC189216
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Thanx for the replies.
I contacted Jaguar Heritage and their response was that only one key was available with the car. I also contacted Terry's Jaguar who also verified one key. The key I currently have works in both the ignition and locks/unlocks the trunk, so either both of my door lock cylinders are bad or they were changed and the key lost.
I contacted Jaguar Heritage and their response was that only one key was available with the car. I also contacted Terry's Jaguar who also verified one key. The key I currently have works in both the ignition and locks/unlocks the trunk, so either both of my door lock cylinders are bad or they were changed and the key lost.
#5
Thanx for the replies.
I contacted Jaguar Heritage and their response was that only one key was available with the car. I also contacted Terry's Jaguar who also verified one key. The key I currently have works in both the ignition and locks/unlocks the trunk, so either both of my door lock cylinders are bad or they were changed and the key lost.
I contacted Jaguar Heritage and their response was that only one key was available with the car. I also contacted Terry's Jaguar who also verified one key. The key I currently have works in both the ignition and locks/unlocks the trunk, so either both of my door lock cylinders are bad or they were changed and the key lost.
I can tell you that the door cylinders in my car are a bit hard to turn in either direction, and typically they are not used because the remote is used instead...
#6
It would seem that your ignition or the two doors and trunk locks have been changed at some point.
The same single key should unlock all doors and the trunk as well as start the car. (With the exception of the green key, which can lock the trunk, but can not unlock it. Green key will start the engine and lock/unlock the doors)
Assuming you have a convertible, you’ll also have a flat key that only lock/unlocks the gas cap.
Removing the lock cylinders, although time consuming, is pretty straightforward if you ever want to consider having them “rekeyed” to your ignition key.
Im not sure how easy it is to remove the ignition cylinder.
The same single key should unlock all doors and the trunk as well as start the car. (With the exception of the green key, which can lock the trunk, but can not unlock it. Green key will start the engine and lock/unlock the doors)
Assuming you have a convertible, you’ll also have a flat key that only lock/unlocks the gas cap.
Removing the lock cylinders, although time consuming, is pretty straightforward if you ever want to consider having them “rekeyed” to your ignition key.
Im not sure how easy it is to remove the ignition cylinder.
#7
Yes, I do have the convertible and have the appropriate “flat” key.
I’m considering taking the lock cylinders apart. Terry’s Jaguar sent me a Jaguar TIBBE key service bulletin outlining how to remove the cylinder and remove, clean, and reassemble to discs to match my key code. I just might give that a shot.
I’m considering taking the lock cylinders apart. Terry’s Jaguar sent me a Jaguar TIBBE key service bulletin outlining how to remove the cylinder and remove, clean, and reassemble to discs to match my key code. I just might give that a shot.
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#8
Took the lock cylinder apart yesterday and found someone changed the door locks and I don't have the proper key. I couldn't even resequence, to match my key, the 8 discs inside the cylinder that make up the key code. So looks like I'll have to replace both door locks with ones that have a key.
thanx to everyone who supplied help with this thread.
thanx to everyone who supplied help with this thread.
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Took the lock cylinder apart yesterday and found someone changed the door locks and I don't have the proper key. I couldn't even resequence, to match my key, the 8 discs inside the cylinder that make up the key code. So looks like I'll have to replace both door locks with ones that have a key.
thanx to everyone who supplied help with this thread.
thanx to everyone who supplied help with this thread.
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