Coding locks - 480

ahal · Jun 27th, 2009, 12:31

Hi everyone,

I just picked up 5 locks for the 480s yesterday ( €264! ) because the keys have gone missing this past good while. Long story, but anyways due to the fact that a lot of the parts are showing up as 'obsolete' lately, the dealers could only get me the locks with the ignition on a different key. I don't want 2 keys, and the ignition looks messy to take apart.

Therefore I have to take apart the Boot / Glovebox / 2 door locks ... the new ones that is ... and match them with the new ignition lock.

Has anyone done this before, and any idea how difficult it is? Apparently I keep switching the plates around until the key goes in further and further ... sounds a bit creepy to me. Any thoughts / advice mucho appreciado!

cheers,

Tony

Clan · Jun 27th, 2009, 13:49

A lock smith or dealer with a lazer key cutter should be able to determine the key number of the new ignition switch and hopefully guide you to the numbering of the wards in the other locks ... have you noticed they are stamped with a number 1 to 5 ?

ahal · Jun 27th, 2009, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

A lock smith or dealer with a lazer key cutter should be able to determine the key number of the new ignition switch and hopefully guide you to the numbering of the wards in the other locks ... have you noticed they are stamped with a number 1 to 5 ?

Thanks Clan,

I haven't actually taken them apart yet ... I'm not past the stage of closely examining them yet lol ... however if there's only 5 plates I guess I should be able to manage it? I'm still trying to figure out the system of dismantling ... there's a clip at the end of the barrel, but I'm wondering if that's all I have to contend with.

Cheers,

Tony

Jun 27th, 2009, 12:31	#1
ahal Master Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 05:21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wicklow	Coding locks - 480 Hi everyone, I just picked up 5 locks for the 480s yesterday ( €264! ) because the keys have gone missing this past good while. Long story, but anyways due to the fact that a lot of the parts are showing up as 'obsolete' lately, the dealers could only get me the locks with the ignition on a different key. I don't want 2 keys, and the ignition looks messy to take apart. Therefore I have to take apart the Boot / Glovebox / 2 door locks ... the new ones that is ... and match them with the new ignition lock. Has anyone done this before, and any idea how difficult it is? Apparently I keep switching the plates around until the key goes in further and further ... sounds a bit creepy to me. Any thoughts / advice mucho appreciado! cheers, Tony __________________ www.volvo400.com

Jun 27th, 2009, 13:49	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	A lock smith or dealer with a lazer key cutter should be able to determine the key number of the new ignition switch and hopefully guide you to the numbering of the wards in the other locks ... have you noticed they are stamped with a number 1 to 5 ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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