evilpete Posted March 20, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 20, 2008 I've got a 1978 280z 2+2. Can anyone suggest a place for me to get a second set of keys? Do Nissan dealerships make duplicates of Datsun keys? I just want to have a second set for backup. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted March 20, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2008 Do you have original keys? If so they have a code on them that will allow new keys to be cut to the original specification. If not you'll need to have yours copied and as everyone knows a copy is not quite as good as the original. If the Nissan dealer can't help I've seen keys for sale on eBay from locksmiths who are willing to cut to code.Here's one such example:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-RH-KEY-BLANK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQihZ015QQitemZ250227559881QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnosez Posted March 20, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 20, 2008 Any, I repeat, any locksmith can make you a key for your car. Period. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 20, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 20, 2008 Do you have original keys? If so they have a code on them that will allow new keys to be cut to the original specification. If not you'll need to have yours copied and as everyone knows a copy is not quite as good as the original. If the Nissan dealer can't help I've seen keys for sale on eBay from locksmiths who are willing to cut to code.Here's one such example:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-RH-KEY-BLANK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQihZ015QQitemZ250227559881QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWI purchased a blank from him once. That was before I knew that the blanks he sells (KEY00-00055 and KEY00-00056) are still available from Nissan for less than he sells them for. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 20, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 20, 2008 ....everyone knows a copy is not quite as good as the original....If the key cutter or locksmith (there is a difference) knows what he (or she) is doing, the copy will work as well as the original it's cut from. Another note: Remember, these lock cylinders are old. If you cut one from the code, it probably won't work as well as the one cut from the working key. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandip Posted March 20, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2008 about 8 years ago I just went to Home Depot and they made some for me, I have not had any trouble. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilpete Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks guys. I've got the originals with the codes. I'll bring them out to Nissan and get them cut. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 21, 2008 Share #8 Posted March 21, 2008 One last time:Remember, these lock cylinders are old. If you cut one from the code, it probably won't work as well as the one cut from the working key.And that's from experience. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtwwalters Posted March 21, 2008 Share #9 Posted March 21, 2008 To echo beandip: Two words. Home Depot. If it doesn't work you're out $1.50. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted March 21, 2008 Share #10 Posted March 21, 2008 How about a way to get keys for a car with no keys.My key works for my ignition, But I don't have keys for the doors/hatch. I figured I could probably pull the locks out and have a lock smith re-key them for my ignition switches key (which I THINK is a datsun key haha, it fits in the lock at the least) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 21, 2008 Share #11 Posted March 21, 2008 You can do that but keep in mind that a locksmith charger 15-20 bucks per lock. Might be better for him to make a key from one door cylinder, assuming that your door locks and hatch are all the same, and them make the ignition tumbler match that key. In that way, he's only working with two cylinders instead of three and you won't have to have two keys for the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak's Z Posted March 21, 2008 Share #12 Posted March 21, 2008 A locksmith is keying my locks so one key fits all. I bought a new ignition cylinder and key from ebay, and my door locks were fairly new. Hes taking a few old cylinders and taking the pins/wafers out of them and making them the right height so all the locks will use only one key. Fortunately this guy has alot of free time and is a friend. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/27431-where-can-i-get-a-second-set-of-keys/#findComment-241372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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