78 Vet Key Codes
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From: baton rouge louisiana
I just had to replace my key switch due to lost keys. Its a breeze if you know what your doing. Of course I didnt know what I was doing. If it comes to the point you have to do it, I`ll be glad to tell you what I`ve learned.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast
1978 Ignition J keyway square----- Door K keyway oval
1979 Ignition A keyway square-----Door B keyway oval
There is a note: A late build vehicle may have the keyway for the next model year.
I have a 78 built in May and the ignition is J and door k
Also the owners manual mentions J & K.
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The code list in the JM:
1978 Ignition J keyway square----- Door K keyway oval
1979 Ignition A keyway square-----Door B keyway oval
There is a note: A late build vehicle may have the keyway for the next model year.
I have a 78 built in May and the ignition is J and door k
Also the owners manual mentions J & K.
1978 Ignition J keyway square----- Door K keyway oval
1979 Ignition A keyway square-----Door B keyway oval
There is a note: A late build vehicle may have the keyway for the next model year.
I have a 78 built in May and the ignition is J and door k
Also the owners manual mentions J & K.
Thank you.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Beecher Illinois
I think he's looking for the code to CUT the key.
I know the dealer invoices that are available($50 last I saw) had a spot for the code, but they white it out, probably for security.
MAYBE, you could talk them into leaving the code visible, but doubt it.
I know the dealer invoices that are available($50 last I saw) had a spot for the code, but they white it out, probably for security.
MAYBE, you could talk them into leaving the code visible, but doubt it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
The locks should have the code stamped on them they would look like
E725 or F123 for the ignition using Blank B46. The Door key would be
G123 or H987 using a B-47 blank. Since there are 2000 combinations for each key you need to remove the locks to read the codes. If you have never done it you may want to see a locksmith since the ignition lock can be tricky. Fortunately for me the door and ignition key are the same up to 1973.
E725 or F123 for the ignition using Blank B46. The Door key would be
G123 or H987 using a B-47 blank. Since there are 2000 combinations for each key you need to remove the locks to read the codes. If you have never done it you may want to see a locksmith since the ignition lock can be tricky. Fortunately for me the door and ignition key are the same up to 1973.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Florida
If you have to remove the locks anyway,
For around 25 bucks you can get a brand new ign cyl lock with 2 keys and also 2 new door cyl locks with 2 keys, install and you're ready to roll.
Locksmith making new keys night be more expensive.
For around 25 bucks you can get a brand new ign cyl lock with 2 keys and also 2 new door cyl locks with 2 keys, install and you're ready to roll.
Locksmith making new keys night be more expensive.
