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R32 Worn Key And Ignition Barrel

radman

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Hi guys, just bought my first skyline a few weeks ago and have discovered that the key is really worn. Its gotten to the point where I cant even start it anymore, and cant get in through the drivers side door.

Not too sure whether to buy a new key and barrel or can I get a new key made here in Melbourne?

Called Nissan and because the car is imported they dont have any info on it to send me a new one. Its a 1993 4 door gtst.

Do I need to change the locks as well with the key and barrel if I went down that path?

And what is involved if I was to change the barrel my self ie does it have anything to do with the ecu?

sorry for the noob questions but as Ive said, its my first skyline/fuel injected car.

Any help is much appreciated.

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Frosty Grand Master

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barrel is easy to change however you will have 2 different keys for door/barrel

barrel is a plug and 3 bolts (plus removing the plastic column etc)

getting a new key cut is an option as long as the barrel is still good?

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Dont know if this would work but worth a try. Go to a locksmith and ask for graphite which is designed to stop keays sticking. Might work for you dosent cost much too

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On the provision you have a working set of locks and a key to match a all of them then a lock smith can fix all of this. Take a door lock to them and get the key made to suit that lock.

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that is a standard issue thing though. the rear lock and the door locks are TWO keys, a master key and a valet key. valet will not open the trunk but does everything else.

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cheers for the help guys, the drivers door only sometimes unlocks so I usually have to go through the passenger door. Ill pull the barrel out and try and get another key cut. Is anyone from Melbourne that would recommend a decent lock smith?

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