Okay I've lost my keys to my project nd it hasn't even moved let alone started before
I know I can take my door lock to a locksmith nd get a key cut, but how do I solve the lockable fuel cap I have That the key was also with the car keys
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:29 am ] |
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Okay I've lost my keys to my project nd it hasn't even moved let alone started before I know I can take my door lock to a locksmith nd get a key cut, but how do I solve the lockable fuel cap I have That the key was also with the car keys
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
i used a drill through the lock when i did the same thing. just separate the filler hose from the tank to avoid metal getting into the tank. |
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| Author: | buzbox [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:33 am ] |
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Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else. I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before. Believe me, It works !! 
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
buzbox wrote: Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else. I hope this works I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before. Believe me, It works !!
Hmm drilling out sounds okay then again will have to buy another cap But I guess I have no choice unless my keys turn up |
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| Author: | chillin24x7 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
you can alway try keys that are almost the same it can work as i had a mate do the same thing little juggle and in and out while turning always worked for me as for the fuel cap flat blade in the key hold works but most likly screw the lock |
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| Author: | Santos [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
are the fuelcaps actually matched to the keys? i assuemed they would open to any suzuki key of the same model. My friend who is a locksmith in brazil explained to me that he could make a key by putting a sheet of something (i think soft metal) into the lock and the pins would leave indents. From that he could file down a blank into the general shape and fine tune it from there. Its the sort of thing i guess the average locksmith would rather not do... but maybe the internets will give you a better idea of the process. but seriously.... keep a spare at home (like the original if possible) |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
Santos wrote: are the fuelcaps actually matched to the keys? i assuemed they would open to any suzuki key of the same model. Lockable fuel caps are a adtermaket part I think, so deffently has a different key
My friend who is a locksmith in brazil explained to me that he could make a key by putting a sheet of something (i think soft metal) into the lock and the pins would leave indents. From that he could file down a blank into the general shape and fine tune it from there. Its the sort of thing i guess the average locksmith would rather not do... but maybe the internets will give you a better idea of the process. but seriously.... keep a spare at home (like the original if possible) I didn't get a spare with the car only one of each I'm surprised I lost them cost the cab has been siting on the ground for 6 months, I go to put the cab back on the chassis nd they weren't in there 
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| Author: | Santos [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
maybe Want33s can help you out with an original cap? |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
I've got another lockable one here from my old zook so I'll try drill the cap out or try another key It's a good fuel cap too, oh well |
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| Author: | joe5701 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
attack it with multi grips before you drill it, should just twist off |
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| Author: | want33s [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
Your car won't see the road for a while yet so don't be in a hurry to destroy the cap. Fill the tank via the rubber filler pipe until you find the keys. How far could they have gone? |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
want33s wrote: Your car won't see the road for a while yet so don't be in a hurry to destroy the cap. car will be on the road next month some tine so I got a little while
Fill the tank via the rubber filler pipe until you find the keys. How far could they have gone? Either were we unloaded it, or under the house or inside the house the keys will be so not that far I wouldn't think |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:33 am ] |
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checked behind the couch? |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
Havnt been around a couch for like a year so deff won't be there My luck it will be some were in the paddock |
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| Author: | ZookFan [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
buzbox wrote: Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else.
I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before. Believe me, It works !! HAHA, so true mate lol
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
Got my fuel cap off My fuel cap key from my old Sierra unlocked it Now just to get new keys cut |
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| Author: | dawsey [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:07 am ] |
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[quote="Santos"]are the fuelcaps actually matched to the keys? i assuemed they would open to any suzuki key of the same model. I still use the original keys for my 89 seirra.and the key opens the doors,glove box, fuel cap and the for the ignition..I thought they came stock with the locking fuel cap fitted ,well there you go. |
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| Author: | alien [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
fly macbear to your house with his prospecting gear =) he'll turn it up. |
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| Author: | Santos [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:53 am ] |
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or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
Santos wrote: or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope My yard is quite huge 
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| Author: | DMAC [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
zooky08 wrote: Santos wrote: or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope My yard is quite huge Use a 12" sub woofer magnet then. 
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
DMAC wrote: zooky08 wrote: Santos wrote: or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope My yard is quite huge Use a 12" sub woofer magnet then. Like acreage. I'll need 100 12" subs They turn up if they don't I'll get some cut, and then if they turn up I'll have three keys
I shouldn't loose 3 keys
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| Author: | missmyljdaze [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:47 am ] |
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I shouldn't loose 3 keys
thats tempting fate! |
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| Author: | dave91 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:05 am ] |
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Santos wrote: or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope
Hahah epic idea! Just drag a sub around your yard bahah |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
buzbox wrote: Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else. I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before. Believe me, It works !!  this actually works
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| Author: | Teracis [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:47 am ] |
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So you found the keys then? Bloody good job if you did! |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
Yes I found the key Was on it's own, so was hard to see |
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| Author: | SSSIERA [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
automatic transmission dipstick. works on most simple locks. (u can start most early model falcons with em to) |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stupid me have lost my keys |
SSSIERA wrote: automatic transmission dipstick. works on most simple locks. (u can start most early model falcons with em to) I've found the key 
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| Author: | DMAC [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:41 am ] |
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