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Parts needed, locks & keys[120-130/1966] posted by Andy Litkowiak on
Friday, 16 April 1999, at 11:35 a.m.
My charming spouse has "misplaced" the only *^#%$%*^%^^*&* set of keys we have for our 1966 122 2 door. I am hoping to purchase an original matching set of doors/trunk and ignition cylinders and keys. Actually, I think the doors and trunk match, with a separate key for the ignition. I've priced new, and they are a bit steep, not to mention being unmatched. I'd prefer to not require 4 keys for a 2 door sedan. Anyone holding such a set in their possesion, please contact me at andylit@starnetinc.com
--Andy
Re: Parts needed, locks & keys[120-130/1966] posted by jason sevier on
Friday, 16 April 1999, at 4:05 p.m.
Andy,
My experience with my 64 and two 66's is that it's much easier and cheaper, as well, to employ the services of a locksmith to cut new keys for your existing lock cylinders. The 122 door and trunk locks are so indescriminate that I can almost assure you that my door/trunk key would work in your car. It's worked in 5+ 122's that I've tried so for. As for the ignition cylinder, if you've already got damage to the external notch that the key rests into (that might not be a clear explanation...) then I might consider replacing it, as the existence of that notch is what prevents the keys from tweaking and breaking. If its' in decent shape, the key blank may be ordered from Volvo still, and the locksmith can take a reading off of the ignition as well to cut a new key. Should you decide to replace the ignition, there is proceedure that you must follow. I remember that the key must be in either the Accessory or On position (don't recall which)(I know what you're saying...how to do that without a key) then a button behind the dash on the unit must be depressed to extract the cylinder out the front, toward the driver's seat.
Anyhow, the moral of the story is, a reputable locksmith will be able to make new keys for you for less money and trouble than procuring a new/old set and installing.
Hope it all goes well and your car gets back on the road. Best regards to the wife!