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| Lock cylinder and windshield removal question. | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 13 2012, 10:22 AM (850 Views) | |
| cwatkin | Aug 13 2012, 10:22 AM Post #1 |
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I have two questions. 1. How is best to pull a perfectly good windshield from a Metro that I plan to junk? I tried using a knife and some thin wire but neither worked. The wire just kept breaking and I knew some of the other tools I considered are likely to break it. 2. I have also realized that my car has different locks for the ignition and door cylinders. I locked the car for the first time a few days back and was locked out. I was wondering if I could have the door cylinders re-keyed to the ignition or the other way around? I assume the ignition is what changed, not the door locks. Someone told me there is likely a key code on the door somewhere. Where is this key code? Since I have the door locks with a code, how hard is it to re-key a lock? Is it something a mechanically inclined person can do or do I need a lock smith? 3. The rear hatch is missing the lock cylinder all together. Where would I find another one of these and would I be stuck with yet a third key for this? This car is a 1994 if that makes a difference. I also have the ignition and door cylinders from my parts car that is being stripped of parts and then scrapped (also a 1994). This car has more rigged up stuff than you could imagine. There was a key in the ignition that looks like a riding mower key or something. Basically, they removed or broke something in the cylinder so the car can be started and run with any key, screwdriver, knife, etc. that fits into the cylinder slot. The rear hatch was cut out so there was no lock back there. I do not have the door keys to this car, just the key that came from something else that I drove the car home with in the ignition. What are my best options here? I do not mind having two keys but prefer to get the rear hatch lock matching something? Thanks, Conor |
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| Shinrin | Aug 13 2012, 10:44 AM Post #2 |
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Best option would be to go to a junkyard, and grab the locks for the driver door, passenger door, hatch, and ignition. The key code is stamped on your passenger lock, a locksmith can make a new key using this. So you can buy a new ignition and have one key Or, just get all the door locks and have a starting key and a locking key |
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| Memphis metro | Aug 13 2012, 11:18 AM Post #3 |
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Forget the windshield and junk it. |
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| 75monzatc | Aug 13 2012, 11:25 AM Post #4 |
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just jeremy
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Guy on ebay has a lock set that would fit a 94 hatchback at this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/geo-metro-lock-and-key-set-for-the-hatch-and-doors-/180950831185?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AGeo%7CModel%3AMetro&hash=item2a21829051&vxp=mtr . Seemed alittle steep to me. All depends on how much you value your time crusing the JY looking for a set with a key. |
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| Scoobs | Aug 13 2012, 11:39 AM Post #5 |
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A very small drill bit will help get the windshield out, drill into the sealant after you pull the side window trim off, take it very easy, use either piano wire or some other strong thin wire, and wrap it around 2 wooden dowls, have someone inside, and you outside, and do the push pull method going around the window, the sides and top are fairly easy to get out, but the bottom is the worst, the sealant is very thick usually at the bottom. Carefully and slowly you should be able to get it out, and if you crack it, who cares, you didnt need it anyway
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| cwatkin | Aug 13 2012, 01:06 PM Post #6 |
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Thanks for that eBay listing. That may seem high to some people but just having a key made for my doors is going to cost more than that if I use a locksmith. This, in addition to the fact that I would still need to get another cylinder for the hatch, seems to make this a good buy for me. I will still have a second key for starting the car but I can live with that and maybe key the ignition cylinder another time in the future. As for the windshield, I will maybe see if anyone has a loan a tool for this and give it a try myself. Otherwise I will leave it and let it go to the junkyard. It is a perfect condition PPG if that makes a difference. What do they cost. My main reason for asking is that my current one on the running car has a couple pretty good chips that I feel could spread. Thanks, Conor |
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| Jittney | Aug 13 2012, 01:56 PM Post #7 |
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Anchorage 92 XFi
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Just stripped out a 92. Have all 4 locks and the key. Yours free. Need an address. Good luck with the windshield. Sears carries a ColdKnife for $15 that's supposed to work well. |
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| cwatkin | Aug 13 2012, 04:39 PM Post #8 |
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Thanks very much for this offer. I appreciate it and just PMed you. I did bid on this eBay set so hopefully someone else will outbid me so I don't have to pay. At least I didn't do the "buy it now" option. Anyway, I guess I can look at these as spares if I end up with them. The windshield is no longer a concern as I broke it trying to get it out. I will just leave it on the junk car when I cut it up to haul in. Thanks again, Conor |
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| Memphis metro | Aug 13 2012, 04:45 PM Post #9 |
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This is why I suggested junking it. With a glued in windshield the chances are you are going to break it and you also run the risk of cutting yourself or getting glass in your eyes. Not worth it. Now with windshields that are not glued in, its worth it. |
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| cwatkin | Aug 13 2012, 04:58 PM Post #10 |
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Gotcha! I talked to a buddy who has done a lot more than myself with cars and he told me to give it a try but not to be disappointed if I break it. He told me that my odds of getting it out intact were slim. Anyway, I didn't spend much time and this lets me complete the other tasks at hand such as finishing pulling parts and then scrapping the rest. Thanks, Conor |
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| cwatkin | Aug 17 2012, 10:13 AM Post #11 |
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I was outbid by someone on eBay so that is good for me if the lock cylinder you sent me can be freed up. I bought a new can of PB Blaster last night just for this purpose. The parts are out for delivery and will be here today sometime. Either way, I may just "Buy it now" on the eBay set if I can't get the hatch lock freed up. Thanks again, Conor |
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