New Key Doesn't Work in Old Lock?

360glitch · 09-30-2008, 11:25 AM

The other day I got a duplicate key for my 92 Talon. The key wouldn't work in any of the locks. Not the doors, not the back, not the ignition, nothing. I got another key, same thing. I tried to use some graphite lubricant with no luck. Any idea on why this might be happening? They new keys look identical to the old one?

Jeff99GS · 09-30-2008, 11:57 AM

Try to pull the key out like a milimeter then turn it.

nlzn · 09-30-2008, 12:25 PM

If it's a poor cut jiggling the key or backing it out some will still open the tumblers.

360glitch · 09-30-2008, 02:09 PM

I've kinda already tried that but I'll try some more... I think there is more to it. I think the two places that cut the keys both had the same machine. Should I try somewhere different and get a third key?

ClevelandDSM · 09-30-2008, 03:44 PM

Have the key cut at a lock smith. Before paying for it, have them go outside and show you in person that it works.

360glitch · 09-30-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandDSM

Have the key cut at a lock smith. Before paying for it, have them go outside and show you in person that it works.

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks...

talon_swift7834 · 09-30-2008, 10:38 PM

the reason most keys have problems is because you are not really getting a new key cut but a duplicate of the key you already have. in order for you to get a key that functions the way it is supposed to; you will need to get a new key cut....not just a duplicate of the old worn out key.

ShawnsGarage · 09-30-2008, 11:05 PM

Go to a dealer hand them your title and pay $6 for a brand new key.

pwayzjellyroll · 10-01-2008, 06:26 AM

I payed something like 11 dollars for my key at the locksmith. They looked up the code off of my original talon key, put it in their computer and made me a brand new key, worked perfect. I originally tried a key from home depot and it would not work in the doors or hatch, only sometimes in the ignition.

codyw · 10-01-2008, 07:10 AM

File the edges of the key down a bit so it looks like it's worn.

360glitch · 10-01-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnsGarage

Go to a dealer hand them your title and pay $6 for a brand new key.

$6 from the dealer? Sold.

knochgoon24 · 10-01-2008, 01:40 PM

Now which dealer for the Talons? I've heard to try Chrysler or Dodge. And that Mitsu couldn't cut the Talon keys? I need a new on cut because I lost my master key (with no backup) and have just been using the valet key.

98GSXtreme07 · 10-01-2008, 01:45 PM

My experience: On all of my Eclipse's, I of course was only given 1 key. I went to Home Depot and got my keys made and never had a problem with them to work in the doors, hatch and the ignition. It just takes a little "finangling" to get it slide in the key hole, since they are new and not as worn out as the old one.

I also like the dealer thing for something like this.