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blownmotor
10-01-2006, 06:03 AM
I judt bought a set of 180sx kouki tail lights off a friend everything works except the key hole. I can't put my key in the rear lock cylinder to open my hatch. Seem that the stock lock cylinder isn't long enough and he didnt have the jdm one does anyone have a solution thats not ghetto thanks for reading
yokotas13
10-01-2006, 06:04 AM
use your hatch release from inside.
blownmotor
10-01-2006, 06:05 AM
thats broken too
kandyflip445
10-01-2006, 06:17 AM
Damn....I would kick your friend in the balls....

Call up a vendor for the light and see if you can't order the lock cylinder with keys seperate.
yokotas13
10-01-2006, 06:26 AM
thats broken too
lol, dude i just burst out laughing, my wife was liek WTF?
RalliartRsX
10-01-2006, 06:38 AM
You cant use the stock hatch lock with the kuki lights anyways so thats out.

He should have given you a key with the lights as when you buy the lights, the lock cylinder is different from your car and thats the only way (other than the trunk release, which is conveniently broken) you can open it.

Call your friend up and tell him to give you the key. NOW!
g6civcx
10-01-2006, 07:31 AM
Fold down the rear seats and remove the trunk trim until you can see the back of the lock cylinder, like so. Pardon the surface rust.

http://g6civcx.angryhosting.com/S13/Tech/LeakyTaillamps/leak4.JPG

What you need to do is pull the actuator lever off of the lock cylinder, if it was on there to begin with. If you the lever is still on the lock cylinder, the lever won't move because the cylinder holds it in place and won't let it move without the key.

Once the lever is free, simply pull it to release the catch that holds the hatch down. The hatch should be able to open.
mrmephistopheles
10-01-2006, 09:23 AM
take a dremel to a spare key (or get a new long key cut) so that your keyhead doesn't hit the taillamp panel.
projectRDM
10-01-2006, 02:53 PM
^ Bingo.



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Slidin240Wayz
10-01-2006, 04:55 PM
+1 for longer keys!
blownmotor
10-01-2006, 06:32 PM
to make matters worse, my factory key broke inside the lock cylinder
ThatGuy
10-01-2006, 06:37 PM
Call a locksmith. He'll fix everything.
!Zar!
10-01-2006, 09:54 PM
Damn, after reading this thread, it is sad, but funny at the same time.

I feel for you man.

But wouldn't it be crazy if the locksmith came over and accidently crashed into your car...

Just follow Kevin and Barry's advice.
ballr858
10-02-2006, 04:35 AM
wow talk about a streak of bad luck
TipStylez
10-02-2006, 04:44 AM
Can you say...your 240 dosnt like it in the rear?
FinalDrive
10-02-2006, 08:49 AM
^haha
thats some serious bad luck...
I would start over w/ a new car, this one seems cursed