Picture wanted of key code tag for ignition/door key
02-28-2015, 09:56 PM
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Picture wanted of key code tag for ignition/door key
I am looking to a picture of the plastic tag showing the key code that came with later 928s. If you can share a picture, but don't want to show your key code with every one, please PM me. Thanks.
03-01-2015, 04:43 PM
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Thanks. I understand that the earlier cars had the paper tag, but if my owner's manuals are to be believed, the '88 and '90 at least came with a plastic tag.
03-02-2015, 12:44 PM
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Here you are!
2 digits are removed for obvious reasons
Dimensions of the plastic tag are 21.5 x 8.2 x 2 mm
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2 digits are removed for obvious reasons
Dimensions of the plastic tag are 21.5 x 8.2 x 2 mm
HTH
Kurt
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03-02-2015, 02:33 PM
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For some reason, that lock does not share a key with the ignition, doors, hatch or fuel cap. It is a much simpler lock, with only three instead of five tumblers, and fewer options per tumbler. Mind you, it is not very secure - breaking into the rear glovebox would be very easy as the cover is flimsy anyway, so it hardly warrants a decent lock. And cars with the rear air conditioner, and early cars, don't have the glovebox.
Another 928 colleague also thought that was the code for the ignition - an easy assumption to make - but one that will bite you if you loose your ignition/door keys and try to get new ones cut.
03-02-2015, 02:44 PM
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I could swear there's a plastic credit card size key card with the Cobalt GT, will look tonight.
In the mean time here's the (redacted) key card from a U.S. '84 model:
In the mean time here's the (redacted) key card from a U.S. '84 model:
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03-03-2015, 02:48 AM
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Many thanks Kurt. Actually that small metal tag, with a three digit code, is for the rear glovebox. You will find the same code on the back of the rear glovebox lock.
For some reason, that lock does not share a key with the ignition, doors, hatch or fuel cap. It is a much simpler lock, with only three instead of five tumblers, and fewer options per tumbler. Mind you, it is not very secure - breaking into the rear glovebox would be very easy as the cover is flimsy anyway, so it hardly warrants a decent lock. And cars with the rear air conditioner, and early cars, don't have the glovebox.
Another 928 colleague also thought that was the code for the ignition - an easy assumption to make - but one that will bite you if you loose your ignition/door keys and try to get new ones cut.
For some reason, that lock does not share a key with the ignition, doors, hatch or fuel cap. It is a much simpler lock, with only three instead of five tumblers, and fewer options per tumbler. Mind you, it is not very secure - breaking into the rear glovebox would be very easy as the cover is flimsy anyway, so it hardly warrants a decent lock. And cars with the rear air conditioner, and early cars, don't have the glovebox.
Another 928 colleague also thought that was the code for the ignition - an easy assumption to make - but one that will bite you if you loose your ignition/door keys and try to get new ones cut.
I am with you regarding the need and effectiveness of the glovebox lock
I checked in my files and for my 90 S4 I have got exactly the same paper card with the key code that the others have mentioned and Rob has shown in his pic.
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