murf Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Ahhh Farrrk - just broke my only ignition key to my vintage 912. Anyone know if they can create a key from the ignition barrel? Or anyone know what I can do? Slightly concerned - Anyone know a lock smith in Victoria that can assist? Murf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Murf, I know it's not quite the same, but I had an automotive locksmith make me a key for a beetle when we lost the only one we had. He banged a blank into the door lock, then hand filed the grooves into the blank based on the scratches that were left. It took him about 15 minutes to make us a perfect key, then made another from that. Used those two keys for years. Made me realise that if someone wants to get into your car, and they know what they're doing, there's not much that'll stop them. This was in Brisbane, and many years ago, but someone will be able to sort it out for you. At the time, we just called around the automotive locksmiths. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 They should stil be able to cut one from the keyed part if you have it. Is it stuck in the barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 16July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 No it cracked when I turned the key - must have been frail. So i got it out - when I put it on the desk it broke. I have a similar blank. Similar hoping to have a temp key cut. Hope I can get one cut that will work until I am able to order the exact key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 It's possible. If it's the same as the boot lock or door lock, they'll use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Murf, I know it's not quite the same, but I had an automotive locksmith make me a key for a beetle when we lost the only one we had. He banged a blank into the door lock, then hand filed the grooves into the blank based on the scratches that were left. It took him about 15 minutes to make us a perfect key, then made another from that. Used those two keys for years. Made me realise that if someone wants to get into your car, and they know what they're doing, there's not much that'll stop them. This was in Brisbane, and many years ago, but someone will be able to sort it out for you. At the time, we just called around the automotive locksmiths. Simon Theres a place just off Bowen Bridge road in Newstead that still has the correct blanks to suit a 911, and they cut me a key from my broken one when i twisted it in my doorlock (i think it was soft with age too) i did this a few weeks after i got my car. wasn't cheap but basically got me out of crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Send this Oz guy a pic and he will make a better one than the original. A true keysmith. http://www.keys4classics.com/ He did my 928 - and that's about the hardest key imagineable. At 1/2 the price of the specialists I rang in Vic and NSW who also wanted me to bring the car in . Also , the key is guaranteed and if there is any problem he will cut another , no cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Hot wire it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 16July, 2014 Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 A mate of mine in FernTree Gully is a locksmith, PM if u want his number. If he can't help he may know someone who can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 16July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Tazzieman - Thanks - emailed him - saw he was in Canberra. Awesome - fingers crossed. Going to also try get my similar blank cut. Send this Oz guy a pic and he will make a better one than the original. A true keysmith. http://www.keys4classics.com/ He did my 928 - and that's about the hardest key imagineable. At 1/2 the price of the specialists I rang in Vic and NSW who also wanted me to bring the car in . Also , the key is guaranteed and if there is any problem he will cut another , no cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 16July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 16July, 2014 Old Porsches don't have boots. LOL. Door key is different. Similar but different. Strange indeed. It's possible. If it's the same as the boot lock or door lock, they'll use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr356 Posted 17July, 2014 Report Share Posted 17July, 2014 balwyn locksmiths they have codes back to 1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 balwyn locksmiths they have codes back to 1960 See simple when you listen to the right people. Love ya work Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 19July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19July, 2014 South Yarra cut one on a similar Porsche blank I had. Then supplied me with a Porsche silka blank for 912 / 911 to see it it fit. It did and the one they cut worked as well. Phew. Buying up on original keys. They ain't making them any longer. So a good result. Thank goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr356 Posted 20July, 2014 Report Share Posted 20July, 2014 ceo of sicla aust. is a reknown porsche enthusiast and also runs a well known porsche restoration business in nth melb. doubt they will run out of blanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 20July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20July, 2014 jnr - I am talking exact original profile - they are made by Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 20July, 2014 Report Share Posted 20July, 2014 I found these valet keys in my part buying travels, don't know if they're of any use to anyone (but I'm buying one) http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-key-blank-914-911-912-74443007001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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