Key snapped off in Ignition - How to replacement key

[jenko1604]

Hi Guys

Would be greatful for any help, is it possible to get a key number somehow for my 1982 944, the only key I have ( I know don't start !) gave up the ghost in the ignition today, half stuck down inside and half in my possesion. Is there a key number located anywhere within the car or will I need to strip down the ignition lock and try and get the offending part out. Any help would be much appreciated as I can't lock the car or open the boot now!

cheers

Paul

 

[Northern924]

There are no codes in the car or on service book that I can see or know off, might be worth contacting your OPC and asking if they hold records of keys from the VIN records.

Failing that its case of dismantleing the ignition lock [&:]

 

[pauljmcnulty]

If it helps, the door locks tend to be so worn that almost any 944 key will operate them. As we proved at the Silverstone event when someone locked their keys in and mine opened the door easily, not for the first time. []

 

[spyro_x]

If there's half a key stuck in the barrel then surely you'll need to strip it down anyways before you can use another in it?

I have seen folks selling entire key used kits on ebay, keys + ignition barrel + doors and boot - wasn't too much when I looked - a lot of work for you though (not hard just time consuming). As for replacement keys getting them cut that is, just pop into Timpson or equivalent and they can cut them for you (obviously need a full key to start with, although no idea if you could glue your broken key back together to make a copy from - worth checking out) - I got two copies cut for £12 - first thing I did when I bought it with one key, although don't feel too bad my daily driver only has one key

 

[Mike_Pollock]

In my service folder there is a sticker with the number on, 3 digits, on an inch square sticker.
Would guess Porsche has records too.

 

[Alan Woods]

I went through this when my 911 only key was lost, there is a number stamped on the barrel, I had two keys made by Porsche that didnt fit, in the end I used a local firm who made a key from scratch that worked.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

If you can get the broken bit out any decent locksmith can make a couple of keys.

 

[VanhireBoys]

My keys got lost when our garage caught fire.. Lucky for me herself was in another garage open. I had to take off the drivers door handle and bring it to a locksmith .. He was able to get the code from the wafers in the barrel and cut a suitable key. ... ! We went this way as it was easier to get the handle off rather than the ignition lock ... I think it involves drilling out the blind rivets in the steering column...[]

Any locksmith can do this and its relatively cheap !

 

[Hilux]

I`ll guarantee its all VW parts so simply remove the ignition switch and get another with a key. Then the door and boot locks can be re-programmed to suit any key by buying a set of numbered tumbler tabs from VW or off e-bay.

I dont think the ignition barrel can but I may be wrong. The lock barrel will have a code on it so you use the numbered tumblers in the correct sequence (bl**dy fiddly though)

VW will do this but they will charge for it.