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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I need new locks on my mini doors... |
My mini door locks wont lock the door they are broken would a auto locksmith be the best place to go from new locks? Ian |
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| Author: | Mike_Byron [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:41 pm ] |
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Ian Pull the door trims off and get some one to lock the door from both inside and outside while you watch what is happening and whats not. Its a mechanical thing and may just need an adjustment. If the key part is not working then it may need a locksmith but the last lockie I went to just said buy a newer car so I just smiled and nodded at him while inside I wished that he already had had his very last BJ. There is no crueler punishment. |
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| Author: | andbat [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:59 pm ] |
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yeah it is probly mostly mechaincal. i had the same kinda problem with mine, just fiddle around and see whats what. what what. |
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| Author: | lil-ute [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:26 pm ] |
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if they want a key number my lock smith said it was only on the door lock it is also on the boot lock easier number to find and he told me it wasnt there |
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| Author: | dove grey 64 [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:06 am ] |
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a friend of mine went to link automotive and they recomended and fitted door locks from a toyota camry. they look a fair bit like the originals and work really well. not sure about how much it cost |
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| Author: | GT [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:17 am ] |
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1970 mini K wrote: fitted door locks from a toyota camry. they look a fair bit like the originals and work really well.
Very interesting. I assume they would be the 80's Camry? |
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| Author: | dove grey 64 [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:26 pm ] |
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sorry im not sure what year they are from. you cn give them a call or email. just search for link automotive on google. speak to bryan or peter, both really helpfull guys |
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:30 pm ] |
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hey guys im a locksmith and have done door lock conversions using mazda / laser door locks on a clubby and they can be keyed the same as the ignition, they also have 8 tumblers,  mini has 5  so its harder to pick or open with a screwdriver
PM and i can give details if needed |
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| Author: | Razor [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:35 pm ] |
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is it possible to get the original mini locks re-keyed to be the same as the ignition? cos the door locks are quite shallow |
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:33 pm ] |
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not on the clubman models the ignition is different |
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| Author: | ryan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:41 pm ] |
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how about the earlier minis, ie 65 I would like to do this. |
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:39 pm ] |
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yes they can , pretty sure they are meant to be from new |
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| Author: | ryan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:41 pm ] |
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Yeah they were from new, but as mine has been changed only the boot and ignition are keyed the same, i would like to get the door changed. How do i go about getting this done? Can someone come to me to do it? do i have to take the lock out of the door? |
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:48 pm ] |
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its always cheaper if you pull the lock out and take it to a locksmith workshop ,my shop would charge around 30-40 to rekey the barrell ,so use that as a guide ,in this it would also get a good service with new springs and tumblers (toyota)  best to check if they specialise in auto though
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:51 pm ] |
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worst case bring it to mini's down under and i will do it for you 
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