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Are you talking about the key lock mounted between the rear tail lights centered on the car?
That's for the hidden trunk...
Not really, it is the factor alarm system on/ off
That's for the hidden trunk...
Not really, it is the factor alarm system on/ off
Burning Brakes
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From: Western New York
If I remember correctly, the spare lock and the alarm both use the same key. If you don't have the key, take the spare tire lock to a competent locksmith. He'll be able to make a key to fit. If you have both keys for your car, the oval head key is the one for these locks.
Duane
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Residential locksmiths can provide services such as information on the latest locking mechanisms, double locks, best locks for the door and frame in question, expert advice, and more.
Last edited by Sophie Morris; Dec 14, 2020 at 09:56 AM.
Burning Brakes
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Well, just went out to the garage to check this out, again. On my '72, which I've now had for 46 years, there are only 2 keys. The square head (actually rectangle) operates the ignition and the door locks. The other key, the oval head, opens the compartment lids behind the seats, the spare tire lock, and operates the alarm switch that's located between the tail lights. If you also have a round headed key (a 3rd key) then at some point in your cars history that cylinder must have been replaced. Checking with other C3 owners, we all have only two original keys.
Duane
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Well, just went out to the garage to check this out, again. On my '72, which I've now had for 46 years, there are only 2 keys. The square head (actually rectangle) operates the ignition and the door locks. The other key, the oval head, opens the compartment lids behind the seats, the spare tire lock, and operates the alarm switch that's located between the tail lights. If you also have a round headed key (a 3rd key) then at some point in your cars history that cylinder must have been replaced. Checking with other C3 owners, we all have only two original keys.
Duane
Duane
Would be nice if the original poster stated what year or filled in his profile.
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Last edited by MelWff; Dec 15, 2020 at 05:55 PM.
