Lost key

[drverdugo10]

So I found a 2g eclipse gst that is missing it’s key but it has a clean title and it’s been sitting for 4 months. Owner said it’s running but lost it after leaving it at his shop. What do you guys think? Should I go for it and buy it or is it risky?

 

[spyderdrifter]

So, since there's no key, you can still start it. Just remove the steering column covers, and then the ignition switch. Leave the switch connected to its plug and then use a screwdriver (or similar) to rotate the ign switch. This will just bypass the lock cylinder. If it runs and all is good, buy it. You'll just have to have the car re-keyed.

 

[dustyboner]

If hes serious about selling the car and is will to backup his promises, tell him to simply take out the ignition lock cylinder, door lock cylinder, or trunk lock cylinder and go get a key made. It should cost only $20-40 for a locksmith to make him a new key.

this for sure is the best way to go. the trunk lock cylinder would be the easiest to remove and re-install. We all know it sucks to mess with the ones on the door and the ignition cylinder can't be removed without the key unless you start breaking stuff.


these pics are of a 3g column but the 2g is the same procedure

The gay ass pink arrow is pointing at the release button than needs to be pushed in to remove the key cylinder. They key has to be in the ACC position or else you can't push it in and pull the cylinder out.

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here is the key cylinder removed, the dark one is a 2g .

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so if you couldn't get a key made, you would probably need to remove the whole steering lock assembly which houses the key cylinder. Then replace it with one that has a cylinder and matching key. Or one with a key cylinder installed.
The lock assembly is removed by drilling out the security bolts

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[dondmon]

On a car so old have you tried a screwdriver? Take the vin number to a Mitsubishi or Chrysler dealer and they can generate a code to cut you a key.

 

[drverdugo10]

Seller sold the car already I didn’t have time to come take a look and he sold it to someone else

 

[dondmon]

First, I agree. 4k might be a decent deal. Second - do that ^^ - don't take a risk.

Third, I recently tried to get a new key cut by my local dealer by the vin (as I had in the past), but they informed me they no longer have the ability to reference what VIN got which key set. Bummer, I know...

If someone knows of a dealer that can still do it, please share!

What a crummy dealership. They can do that with any post 90 car so I don't see what their problem is. Try another one either Mitsu or Chrysler dealer that's worth anything can do that.

 

[rabenne]

What a crummy dealership. They can do that with any post 90 car so I don't see what their problem is. Try another one either Mitsu or Chrysler dealer that's worth anything can do that.

First, I agree. 4k might be a decent deal. Second - do that ^^ - don't take a risk.

Third, I recently tried to get a new key cut by my local dealer by the vin (as I had in the past), but they informed me they no longer have the ability to reference what VIN got which key set. Bummer, I know...

If someone knows of a dealer that can still do it, please share!

 

[CKOPOCT]

drverdugo10​

- So do you have an update? Did you decide to try to get a key made and start the car, did you walk away...?

 

[Dericsh]

drverdugo10​

- So do you have an update? Did you decide to try to get a key made and start the car, did you walk away...?

Post 29 says it got sold to another buyer before he looked at it.

 

[CKOPOCT]

Post 29 says it got sold to another buyer before he looked at it.

Ah. Missed it. Sorry.