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Old May 2nd 06, 01:11 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Anyone know a trick for getting a lock cylinder out on a 69 bug. I
followed the haynes manual ( remove steering wheel, blinker assembly
and plate over the cylinder ) then it says insert key and turn it a
little and pull. I don't have a key, if I did I wouldn't be changing
the lock cylinder. I tried a screwdriver to wiggle it a bit and pull
with no luck. Thanks in advance for responses.

Jason

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Old May 2nd 06, 02:07 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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JJW69Bug wrote:
> Anyone know a trick for getting a lock cylinder out on a 69 bug. I
> followed the haynes manual ( remove steering wheel, blinker assembly
> and plate over the cylinder ) then it says insert key and turn it a
> little and pull. I don't have a key, if I did I wouldn't be changing
> the lock cylinder. I tried a screwdriver to wiggle it a bit and pull
> with no luck. Thanks in advance for responses.
>
> Jason
>


Does the door key fit?

Other than that, pick the lock (tedious) or drill/punch it out.

Speedy Jim
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Old May 2nd 06, 02:34 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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I don't have the door keys either. The guy I bought it from couldn't
find the keys. The car was sitting for 20 yrs( 69 convertible with
65000 miles). I'll probably try drilling it. My new lock set should
be here anyday. I got a smokin deal on the car so a little extra work
is worth it.

Thanks!

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Old May 2nd 06, 02:34 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default Lock cylinder replacment

I don't have the door keys either. The guy I bought it from couldn't
find the keys. The car was sitting for 20 yrs( 69 convertible with
65000 miles). I'll probably try drilling it. My new lock set should
be here anyday. I got a smokin deal on the car so a little extra work
is worth it.

Thanks!

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Old May 2nd 06, 04:39 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default Lock cylinder replacment

JJW69Bug wrote:
> I don't have the door keys either. The guy I bought it from couldn't
> find the keys. The car was sitting for 20 yrs( 69 convertible with
> 65000 miles). I'll probably try drilling it. My new lock set should
> be here anyday. I got a smokin deal on the car so a little extra work
> is worth it.
>
> Thanks!
>


This may be worth a try-
Remove a door lock and take to locksmithy
to have key matched.

OTOH...with such a smokin' deal....
Congrats on your find.

Jim
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Old May 3rd 06, 01:09 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Well the drill worked, and I realized last night I'd never make it as a
car theif. Thanks for the help!

 




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