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FS ignition key problem
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devonnick



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:27 am    Post subject: FS ignition key problem Reply with quote

Hi. I have an unrestored DB6 and have a problem with the ignition. Either the key is too worn or the lock barrel is slipping. I have ordered key blanks for 62FS S71B from Ebay but do not want to have them cut against the old key. I could not find anyone that has the codes and can make my key up for me. Does anyone know how I can get this done? The other key for the boot is the far more common FS894 and these are available computer cut and ready to go. I have researched the 62FS S71B and it appears to have been used on a wide selection of British cars and motorcycles in the 60/70's so don't know why there is a supply problem. Does anyone know??

I really don't want to change the lock as it is a nightmare job requiring a long thin arm through the speedo hole working blind or removing the whole dashboard and fascia which is a 10 hour job.

Regards

Nick
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Nick,

Welcome to the forum.

Try emailing (title) The Lock Man.
email: postmaster@classicmotor.co.uk

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devonnick



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Peter

I called The Lock Man. he couldn't help but put me onto Lincoln Auto Locks who look like they can cumputer cut the key I need Smile

Nick
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Phil - Nottingham



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As you say FS keys were so common (virtually as to make them useless) They can still be had on cards/assorted rings etc at most autojumbles of a decent size even now and NOS too. I got one out of a selection of 6 at 3 stalls recently - they have a variety of "ends" eg oblong/round/oval etc and even in Union/Wilmott Breedon.

Even if you get the right key any other will probably work if the cylinder is slightly worn!
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