S13 Kouki tail lights, do I need the lock? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Nikzilla · 06-07-2014, 01:02 PM

I'm currently piecing together a kouki tail light conversion.

When all the OEM kits were being sold before, they always came with the lock, I never got why.

Do I need the cylinder lock?

lucas240sx · 06-07-2014, 01:13 PM

I dont know why you didnt recieve one but you dont have to have one
You just wont be able to unlock you trunk with your key
The type x center piece sits out farther from the lock

Nikzilla · 06-07-2014, 01:14 PM

Could the zenki lock be modified to work?

lucas240sx · 06-07-2014, 01:17 PM

As far as i know....there is nothing you can do except get the type x lock
You cant adjust the depth of the lock

Nikzilla · 06-07-2014, 01:17 PM

Alright, cool. Thanks!

WTB Kouki lower garnish.

cotbu · 06-07-2014, 08:29 PM

You can modify the key, I didn't get the lock because my set was a gift. I did find a solution that worked. of course you could always purchase the lock.
Here's what my hatch key looks like

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Here's what the unmodified key looks like under the modified key

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Nikzilla · 06-07-2014, 08:35 PM

Oooh ok I'll just do that!

Awesome, thanks!

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cbh148 · 06-09-2014, 07:56 PM

I added washers behind my 240sx lock barrel and it worked perfectly for letting me use my original key with kouki 180sx tail lights. Don't mind the hornet's nest that I was originally taking this picture for lol

CZAR · 06-10-2014, 09:27 AM

I used the washer method also. Works fine.

heiyuu · 06-10-2014, 10:03 AM

I tried the washer method and it either needed more washers for the key to reach, or it would turn but not open my hatch.

I got off my lazy ass, had a lock smith reprogram the cylinder to my keys, and installed the longer kouki cylinder.

Before:
Yes there is a lock cylinder in there somewhere (with washer's too!)

After:

Still need to get off my lazy ass once more and paint and install the kouki lower panel...

livelovesole · 06-17-2014, 02:34 PM

You can get the 180SX trunk lock cylinder with key from thenismoshop.com for like $50 or use the washer method.

kikcaffine · 06-24-2014, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbh148

I added washers behind my 240sx lock barrel and it worked perfectly for letting me use my original key with kouki 180sx tail lights. Don't mind the hornet's nest that I was originally taking this picture for lol

exactly what I did with my car. Put 2 10mm nuts and it spaced it perfectly.

06-07-2014, 01:02 PM	#1
Nikzilla Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 26 Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 Kouki tail lights, do I need the lock? I'm currently piecing together a kouki tail light conversion. When all the OEM kits were being sold before, they always came with the lock, I never got why. Do I need the cylinder lock?

06-07-2014, 08:29 PM	#6
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 47 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You can modify the key, I didn't get the lock because my set was a gift. I did find a solution that worked. of course you could always purchase the lock. Here's what my hatch key looks like uploadfromtaptalk1402194368138.jpg Here's what the unmodified key looks like under the modified key uploadfromtaptalk1402194458372.jpg Sent from my Highly Tuned Galaxy S3.4!!! __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

06-09-2014, 07:56 PM	#8
cbh148 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntsphail Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I added washers behind my 240sx lock barrel and it worked perfectly for letting me use my original key with kouki 180sx tail lights. Don't mind the hornet's nest that I was originally taking this picture for lol __________________

06-10-2014, 10:03 AM	#10
heiyuu Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: winnipeg Age: 35 Posts: 875 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I tried the washer method and it either needed more washers for the key to reach, or it would turn but not open my hatch. I got off my lazy ass, had a lock smith reprogram the cylinder to my keys, and installed the longer kouki cylinder. Before: Yes there is a lock cylinder in there somewhere (with washer's too!) After: Still need to get off my lazy ass once more and paint and install the kouki lower panel... __________________

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06-07-2014, 01:13 PM	#2
lucas240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: shawnee,okl Age: 34 Posts: 1,299 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I dont know why you didnt recieve one but you dont have to have one You just wont be able to unlock you trunk with your key The type x center piece sits out farther from the lock

06-07-2014, 01:14 PM	#3
Nikzilla Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 26 Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Could the zenki lock be modified to work?

06-07-2014, 01:17 PM	#4
lucas240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: shawnee,okl Age: 34 Posts: 1,299 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	As far as i know....there is nothing you can do except get the type x lock You cant adjust the depth of the lock

06-07-2014, 08:35 PM	#7
Nikzilla Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Age: 26 Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oooh ok I'll just do that! Awesome, thanks! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

06-10-2014, 09:27 AM	#9
CZAR Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville Age: 32 Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I used the washer method also. Works fine.

06-17-2014, 02:34 PM	#11
livelovesole Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 29 Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	You can get the 180SX trunk lock cylinder with key from thenismoshop.com for like $50 or use the washer method.