Key Snapped In Half

[Djmayle]

So last week I just bought a 1990 240sx se from a friend. Only got 1 key with the car. Well yesterday as i was unlocking my door my key tited and snapped in half. I have both halves. I called my local Nissan Dealer for a key code and it no longer exists (not to surprised). I was just wondering what you guys think i should do. Should i get new ignition and door and trunk cylinders or have a locksmith make me a new key? Need help fast. Its my daily driver!!

[Chaluska]

So last week I just bought a 1990 240sx se from a friend. Only got 1 key with the car. Well yesterday as i was unlocking my door my key tited and snapped in half. I have both halves. I called my local Nissan Dealer for a key code and it no longer exists (not to surprised). I was just wondering what you guys think i should do. Should i get new ignition and door and trunk cylinders or have a locksmith make me a new key? Need help fast. Its my daily driver!!

a mobile lock smith can cut you a new key for about $150.00... just call around, they can come to your house and do it in like 10 minutes.

[punxva]

pull out your glove box or trunk lock cylinder and bring it to a lock smith and have them cut a new key from the code on the cylinder.

[racepar1]

A locksmith should be able to cut another key from your broken one. Find a locksmith shop in your area, bring him the key, see what he says...

[Alamo_City_210]

pull out your glove box or trunk lock cylinder and bring it to a lock smith and have them cut a new key from the code on the cylinder.
^^^^^^^^
This is the easiest/best/cheapest way to do it. DON'T have them come to your house and pull the cylinder. That's why it costs so much.

[Siphter]

Had the same thing happen to me, I super glued the two halves together and got a lift to the local locksmith (letting him know it was super glued), $20.00 and 5 minutes later I had three keys made, all a perfect fit.

[dawagarage]

get a titanium key to keep it from snapping?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reproduction-300ZX-Titanium-Key-Blank-for-Z31-Z32-Nissan-300ZX-Turbo-BLACK-/300891383923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ANissan|Model%3A300ZX&hash=item460e862873&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reproduction-300ZX-Titanium-Key-Blank-for-Z31-Z32-Nissan-300ZX-Turbo-BLACK-/300891383923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ANissan%7CModel%3A300ZX&hash=item460e862873&vxp=mtr)

[mr.nismo.]

keycodes are in the glove box arent they?

[Djmayle]

Alright, Thank you all so much for your support!! Means alot.

[ArubaDave]

Titanium keys
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s55/govaardz/1_zpsa0c0b5cd.jpg

[WIKID S4TEEN]

^ Cool story bro. Are you selling those?

EDIT: Never mind. A quick search confirms you are.

[Tankzor01]

Not sure about the dealership key code, but I usually bring out my registration and ID to the dealership. If you called they are not going to give you the code without proving ownership.

[Ilya]

how do you cut a titanium key? isnt titanium pretty strong and you need a blade stronger than titanium to cut it?? same reason why you cant use a steel blade to cut a dimond...

[ArubaDave]

The key cutter wheels are made from carbide.
So it is possible to get them cut :-)

[sleepyS14se]

^ Cool story bro. Are you selling those?

EDIT: Never mind. A quick search confirms you are.


???

they look badass to me i would buy one... i think it is kinda nice he is offering to sell such a nice lookin high quality titanium key.

i put it on my watch list on ebay..

[WIKID S4TEEN]

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they look badass to me i would buy one... i think it is kinda nice he is offering to sell such a nice lookin high quality titanium key.

i put it on my watch list on ebay..

I agree. But his post was so vague, it had me wondering if he was selling those. I did a quick google and found his ebay listings. Pretty cool items.

[Frank_Jaeger]

Titanium keys
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s55/govaardz/1_zpsa0c0b5cd.jpg
Too bad you don't have any that say 240SX for those of us who don't have Silvias.

[dawagarage]

ive actually never seen a titanium silvia key.
the one i have is for my Z, and the key cutter had no problem cutting it.
i was replacing the z key because it was so damn worn out. i brought in the key and the key itself had the code (number) stamped into it. from that, the key cutter man looked it up on his computer/database/file/whatever the fuck and was able to print out what the key was supposed to look like (again like i said it was worn the fuck out and had lost a lot of it's edges etc) and from that i think he put the info into an automatic key maker?

i dont think every key maker has this equipment, though.

[CAR_sileighty]

Definitely find a locksmith. I paid around 325-350 back in 06 for an entire set including new keys, ignition cylinder, door locks, glove box lock, and the rear trunk/garnish lock. Not sure about pricing or availability these days.

[sleepyS14se]

I agree. But his post was so vague, it had me wondering if he was selling those. I did a quick google and found his ebay listings. Pretty cool items.

i agree i see he is a seller too! lol :D

but he is offering some pretty unique keys... i am buying a silvia one for my 95 usdm 240sx LOL i am so rice...who cares

[thefro526]

If you have the key code (It should be in your glovebox, on a sticker, if the box is original) then you can take it to any 'good' lock smith, especially one that specializes in vehicles, along with proof of ownership (title/registration and a photo ID) and get one cut. I had to do this like 3 years ago, and it cost me $20 for two keys.

Or like everyone else said, pull one of the cylinders (glovebox is easiest) and take to a good lock smith.

[Frank_Jaeger]

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/delysid_/240sxkey.png

Make it happen.

[ArubaDave]

I am also going to make the rare and discontinued 180SX but in full titanium.

[Chaluska]

I am also going to make the rare and discontinued 180SX but in full titanium.

im gonna be all over that ;)

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/sxj6151/NICO/IMG_7155.jpg

MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!

[1991jdm240]

go to a lowes home improvements the machine they have can line it up....worked for me!


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[ArubaDave]

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd389/delysid_/240sxkey.png

Make it happen.


This would be the easiest solution.
I will also make them like this and I will also make them like the rare and discontinued 180SX versions.

[J3123MY]

Lol dude. did you paint over your key ridges? LOL

[RN4URLife]

LMAO! this happened to me, broke my key in the ignition. If you have both halves and want to try a cheap fix, go to Home Depot. If you're lucky they'll be able to copy the broken key for under $5.

I tried it and it worked for me, good luck.

[ArubaDave]

I just started the groupbuy,
You can check in the groupbuy forum.

Thanks

[dawagarage]

Lol dude. did you paint over your key ridges? LOL

he covered them in ms paint so that someone cant replicate his key.

[Akito86]

so did anyone made it happen? the home depot idea its true as long as it has enough to be pushed in the machine at hd they will do it or if you have AAA