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Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
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Author:  fremsley [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:24 am ]
Post subject:  Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Hi All,

My one and only door key to my 96 Fairway Driver has snapped in my pocket. I have tried to get a replacement cut from the two bits but it wont fit despite fettling. I called a locksmith who said that they aren't transit keys and i need the code to cut them properly. He suggested the manufacturer! Does anybody have any advice on how to resolve this? I have no idea who to contact to get a code (LTI doesn't seem to have any parts service etc).

Any help much appreciated, as I'm on a tight schedule as she goes to France next weekend!
Author:  blackpool [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Would have thought it would be easier to buy and fit new handle,not a hard job to do.
Author:  fremsley [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Yep i'd like to do that - I just cant seem to find any for sale on the interweb!
Author:  blackpool [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Dont know how to post link but search 'taxi handle' on ebay and theres one think its about 12 quid
Author:  fremsley [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Cheers fella - just bought it - how easy are they to fit?

On another point - more problems have arisen that I'm going to detail in another post for advice.
Author:  kabhi2011 [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Changing a front door handle is not that easy, I did it once, you've to unscrew the lock, then the glass channel comes into the way, that you have to twist a bit to remove the lock...

I think it's a lot easier to have a new key cut, provided you get a good locksmith, you'll need a Ford Chubb key blank : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Taxi-Ford-Chu ... 616wt_1161
Author:  blackpool [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
kabhi2011 wrote:
Changing a front door handle is not that easy, I did it once, you've to unscrew the lock, then the glass channel comes into the way, that you have to twist a bit to remove the lock...

I think it's a lot easier to have a new key cut, provided you get a good locksmith, you'll need a Ford Chubb key blank : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Taxi-Ford-Chu ... 616wt_1161

You dont have to do any of that,you can access the nuts that hold the handle on through the holes in the door skin.Its a easy change done loads of them.The studs can become loose so take them off to glue/cement them back onto handle,good as new :D
Author:  fremsley [ Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
Cowardly I got someone else to do it! So much cheaper to replace the whole thing rather than try to get ancient broken and worn keys re-cut.
Author:  blackpool [ Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fairway Broken Door key - HELP!
At least its done :D
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