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04-24-2013, 05:24 PM | #1 |
Key Snapped In Half
So last week I just bought a 1990 240sx se from a friend. Only got 1 key with the car. Well yesterday as i was unlocking my door my key tited and snapped in half. I have both halves. I called my local Nissan Dealer for a key code and it no longer exists (not to surprised). I was just wondering what you guys think i should do. Should i get new ignition and door and trunk cylinders or have a locksmith make me a new key? Need help fast. Its my daily driver!!
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04-24-2013, 05:34 PM | #2 | |
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pull out your glove box or trunk lock cylinder and bring it to a lock smith and have them cut a new key from the code on the cylinder.
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This is the easiest/best/cheapest way to do it. DON'T have them come to your house and pull the cylinder. That's why it costs so much. |
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04-24-2013, 06:13 PM | #6 |
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Had the same thing happen to me, I super glued the two halves together and got a lift to the local locksmith (letting him know it was super glued), $20.00 and 5 minutes later I had three keys made, all a perfect fit.
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04-25-2013, 12:30 AM | #7 |
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get a titanium key to keep it from snapping?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reproduction-300ZX-Titanium-Key-Blank-for-Z31-Z32-Nissan-300ZX-Turbo-BLACK-/300891383923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Make%3ANissan|Model%3A300ZX&hash=item460e862 873&vxp=mtr
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Not sure about the dealership key code, but I usually bring out my registration and ID to the dealership. If you called they are not going to give you the code without proving ownership.
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10-09-2013, 03:14 PM | #13 |
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how do you cut a titanium key? isnt titanium pretty strong and you need a blade stronger than titanium to cut it?? same reason why you cant use a steel blade to cut a dimond...
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??? they look badass to me i would buy one... i think it is kinda nice he is offering to sell such a nice lookin high quality titanium key. i put it on my watch list on ebay..
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10-09-2013, 04:17 PM | #16 |
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I agree. But his post was so vague, it had me wondering if he was selling those. I did a quick google and found his ebay listings. Pretty cool items.
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10-09-2013, 08:43 PM | #18 |
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ive actually never seen a titanium silvia key.
the one i have is for my Z, and the key cutter had no problem cutting it. i was replacing the z key because it was so damn worn out. i brought in the key and the key itself had the code (number) stamped into it. from that, the key cutter man looked it up on his computer/database/file/whatever the fuck and was able to print out what the key was supposed to look like (again like i said it was worn the fuck out and had lost a lot of it's edges etc) and from that i think he put the info into an automatic key maker? i dont think every key maker has this equipment, though.
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Definitely find a locksmith. I paid around 325-350 back in 06 for an entire set including new keys, ignition cylinder, door locks, glove box lock, and the rear trunk/garnish lock. Not sure about pricing or availability these days.
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but he is offering some pretty unique keys... i am buying a silvia one for my 95 usdm 240sx LOL i am so rice...who cares
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10-10-2013, 11:08 AM | #21 |
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If you have the key code (It should be in your glovebox, on a sticker, if the box is original) then you can take it to any 'good' lock smith, especially one that specializes in vehicles, along with proof of ownership (title/registration and a photo ID) and get one cut. I had to do this like 3 years ago, and it cost me $20 for two keys.
Or like everyone else said, pull one of the cylinders (glovebox is easiest) and take to a good lock smith. |
10-12-2013, 12:35 PM | #26 |
This would be the easiest solution ;-)
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LMAO! this happened to me, broke my key in the ignition. If you have both halves and want to try a cheap fix, go to Home Depot. If you're lucky they'll be able to copy the broken key for under $5.
I tried it and it worked for me, good luck. |
10-19-2013, 05:24 PM | #30 |
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he covered them in ms paint so that someone cant replicate his key.
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