Worn out key re-cut

[tamo3]

I'm wondering if anyone successfully re-cut key based on the key code from worn out original key?

Someone said Dealer only store 10 years of data in the computer, the others say using VIN number lockthmith can re-cut new key.

http://forums.nicoclub.com/key-cutting-by-vin-t301243.html

 

My key is worn out and it easily falls off while running engine. I have spare ignition module, but I want to use the original key for door lock and ignition.

There is a code on the key one letter and 4 digit number. I wonder whether I can re-cut based on the code somewhere.

By the way, this key in the photo is from junkyard old 260z. You can't steal my car if someone successfully re-cut key for this :-)

 

[psdenno]

When I had a new key cut, I took the key code number from the glovebox door tag to a locksmith.  Quick, easy, inexpensive.

Dennis

[Patcon]

3 hours ago, psdenno said:

When I had a new key cut, I took the key code number from the glovebox door tag to a locksmith.  Quick, easy, inexpensive.

Dennis

Is that the only place the key code exists? I don't believe I have ever seen that tag on any Z I've ever owned

Maybe on the lock cylinder?

Edited January 17, 2018 by Patcon

[Zed Head]

I've read that it's on the passenger side door lock cylinder.  Only the passenger side for some reason.

I did like site did and took the number from the glove box door to a local locksmith.  They didn't think twice, just looked up the cut in their books and made me some spares.  Just went and looked at mine and it's a letter and four numbers.  Like A1234.  

[siteunseen]

Mine was "M 5150", from glove box.

Very fitting, code for involuntary psych hold.

[jfa.series1]

8 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

Very fitting, code for involuntary psych hold.

...and you would know that  because...?

[siteunseen]

Britney Spears.

[psdenno]

1 hour ago, siteunseen said:

Mine was "M 5150", from glove box.

Very fitting, code for involuntary psych hold.

It also makes a good personalized license plate. 

Dennis

[Captain Obvious]

Van Hagar.  

[siteunseen]

10 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

Van Hagar.  

I forgot about that album, thank goodness.  Sammy Hagar sang "why can't this be love?"  Because you SUCK!

David Lee is Van Halen.  Those brothers were just in his band.

[Captain Obvious]

Haha!! So no Sammy love, huh? 

I can listen to all of it, but I agree... The best stuff is the early DLR stuff.

[Zed Head]

The only good Hagar is Montrose Hagar.