Ignition Key Question
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Re: Ignition Key Question (Tony Mongillo)
That's the way car keys worked back then. It's normal.
P.S. If you turn the key fully counterclockwise before you remove it, you'll leave it in the Accessory position and could run down your battery.
[Modified by kellsdad, 8:32 AM 3/6/2003]
P.S. If you turn the key fully counterclockwise before you remove it, you'll leave it in the Accessory position and could run down your battery.
[Modified by kellsdad, 8:32 AM 3/6/2003]
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Re: Ignition Key Question (kellsdad)
That's the way car keys worked back then. It's normal.
P.S. If you turn the key fully counterclockwise before you remove it, you'll leave it in the Accessory position and could run down your battery.
[Modified by kellsdad, 8:32 AM 3/6/2003]
P.S. If you turn the key fully counterclockwise before you remove it, you'll leave it in the Accessory position and could run down your battery.
[Modified by kellsdad, 8:32 AM 3/6/2003]
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Re: Ignition Key Question (Tony Mongillo)
Tony,
I'm learning something everyday. Good to know. Now, I've posed this question before but never did get a clear response on it. I've been to the archives but was unable to find the answers.
Here's my question/s and it relates to how the factory put these cars (mine's a '65) together...not what work for me now:
Which key should work which lock?
Ignition works the doors only (stop sign shaped handle)?
Rounded key works just the glovebox door?
Spare tire tub lock key is unique to just that lock? Or is the glovebox key supposed to work the spare tire tub lock as well?
This was a non-issue for me till I decided to drive around with a spare tire. Now this is buggin' me :crazy:
Thanks!
Jim
I'm learning something everyday. Good to know. Now, I've posed this question before but never did get a clear response on it. I've been to the archives but was unable to find the answers.
Here's my question/s and it relates to how the factory put these cars (mine's a '65) together...not what work for me now:
Which key should work which lock?
Ignition works the doors only (stop sign shaped handle)?
Rounded key works just the glovebox door?
Spare tire tub lock key is unique to just that lock? Or is the glovebox key supposed to work the spare tire tub lock as well?
This was a non-issue for me till I decided to drive around with a spare tire. Now this is buggin' me :crazy:
Thanks!
Jim
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From: Dove Mountain Arizona
Re: Ignition Key Question (6T5RUSH)
Stop sign shaped GM key works ignition only, rounded GM key works doors and glovebox. Different key altogether works spare tire lock. Dangit!! Now I can't remember which key fits the glovebox for sure. :crazy: Anyway, three keys total. :D
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Re: Ignition Key Question (MasterDave)
Only two keys - the octagonal one works the ignition and doors, and the other one works the glove box and spare tire lock. You should only be able to remove the ignition key in the "Off" position. Most C2's lost their original spare tire lock years ago due to corrosion, having it cut off, etc., and the service replacement spare tire lock came with its own (separate) key, so many cars now have three keys, one of which only works the spare tire lock.
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Re: Ignition Key Question (Tony Mongillo)
I had to replace my glovebox lock cyl. (old one just wore out). I had a locksmith fit the new cyl. to my door key. It's a quick, easy job for them and there's no reason you can't have all the locks work with one key.
Daffy
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Re: Ignition key changes(kellsdad)
Kelsdad - The way they worked changed yearly from 63-67. 66s are not supposed to work that way.
I also had my glove compartment lock changed to use the ignition key. I am told that a lock magician can make the spare tire lock do the same. I have no spare tire lock. Who would want to steal a 195x75r15? :_dupe:
I also had my glove compartment lock changed to use the ignition key. I am told that a lock magician can make the spare tire lock do the same. I have no spare tire lock. Who would want to steal a 195x75r15? :_dupe:
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Re: Ignition Key Question (MasterDave)
MasterDave,
I'm like you, I have 3 keys...maybe it just makes sense to key all the locks to 1 key like Daffy2. Hey MasterDave, you ain't old, just born early :jester Thanks JohnZ for clarifying. I'm sure most of us out there have 3 keys & not 2.
Thanks all!
Jim
I'm like you, I have 3 keys...maybe it just makes sense to key all the locks to 1 key like Daffy2. Hey MasterDave, you ain't old, just born early :jester Thanks JohnZ for clarifying. I'm sure most of us out there have 3 keys & not 2.
Thanks all!
Jim
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Re: Ignition Key Question (JohnZ)
Only two keys - the octagonal one works the ignition and doors, and the other one works the glove box and spare tire lock. You should only be able to remove the ignition key in the "Off" position. Most C2's lost their original spare tire lock years ago due to corrosion, having it cut off, etc., and the service replacement spare tire lock came with its own (separate) key, so many cars now have three keys, one of which only works the spare tire lock.
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I could also remove my ignition key in any position until the locksmith reworked my tumbler. Now it only comes out in the OFF position. I guess after 30 or 40 years things wear out :confused:
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From: Dove Mountain Arizona
Re: Ignition Key Question (Tony Mongillo)
OK, I actually checked last night. The ignition key fits the ignition (duh) and the doors. The other key fits the glove box only and a third key fits the spare tire lock. I feel better now. :lol:
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Re: Ignition Key Question (MasterDave)
Wanted to modify my post from yesterday when I realized that Dave's car is a '64; the two-key system I described (one for ignition and doors, one for glove box and spare tire lock) didn't start until '65. Previous year Corvettes had only one key that worked everything. :thumbs:
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From: Bradenton Florida
Re: Ignition Key Question (Tony Mongillo)
My 67 has one key for ignition/doors...and the round key for glovebox/spare tire. My ignition key comes out in any position. I've owned other early 1960's G.M. cars that also did this. :confused:
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Re: Ignition Key Question (JohnZ)
C1's were like that, but C2's and up were not; the key should only be able to be removed in the "off" position. :thumbs:
My one '62 key works the ignition, glovebox/panel (upright) between the seats and the trunk lock and can be removed in ANY position, just like my dad's 1953 Chevy used to ;) :yesnod:
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Re: Ignition Key Question (JohnZ)
A good locksmith can rekey the glovebox and / or spare tire lock to match and then you end up with two keys like you're supposed to have. :jester
