[DeTomaso] Lost Keys

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I have done this many times with cars, airplanes and houses. Get a pile of
keys and start trying them. eventually one will work. In some cases many
will work.

Gary




> Phil,
>
> You are in deep....
>
> I have some key blanks from one of the Lincoln Mercury Dealership auctions
> that I went to. I have what I believe to be ignition, and also the door
> keys.  As Drew related, they are Capri and Fiat respectively. I also have
> the key cutter tool and dies to properly cut them.
>
> The PROBLEM, is that unless you have the key, you typically cannot remove
> the tumbler assy to make a new key..... it's catch-22 all around!
>
> If you had the tumbler out, then a key could be made, whether it is the
> door or ignition.
>
> The only other method is via "code".  Your car originally may have had
> some numbers related to a code in a book that then tells you how to set
> above tools to make an original key.....
>
> Without a code, or a key, I would be tearing my house apart....or
> garage....  Check under the seats first before tearing too much up!  :)
>
> Good luck!
> Steve
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