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Boot lock key number
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 9:38 am
by beero
Now I have started to use my Minor I find the ignition key does not fit the boot lock.
If I dismantle the lock will I find an FS key number written on it somewhere?
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 4:51 pm
by IslipMinor
Does an FS series key fit the boot? The number, but not the series, will be on the lock barrel. Beaulieu Autojumble is on the 18/19th May, very likely you will find one there, and not that far from Fareham!
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 5:49 pm
by beero
Thanks Richard, just being lazy and thought I would ask before dismantling. The FS ignition key fits but does not turn. Was the igntion and door key not the same as the boot key originally then?
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 9:19 pm
by mike.perry
The saloon is one key fits all, not sure about Travellers or vans
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 10:39 pm
by IslipMinor
Yes, all the keys would have been the same originally.
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 10:43 pm
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
The locks on the boot often seize up as there is only a tiny little bar that moves to lock it, once seized the pin that moves it breaks so I would try and get some plus gas or similar in before you try and dismantle it.
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 10:47 pm
by chrisryder
The key number will be written on the square shaft. Only visible once removed.
You'll only have a 3 digit number, but as you've determined it's in the FS series, it'll be that FS number.
You may well find that the number on the shaft is the same as the number on your key, in which case, it's just seized!
The number on the shaft is often hard to read, or even find, i've found scraping over it with a stanley blade helps make it more legible.
If it is seized, try spraying some plus gas into the keyhole. I've got to try the same with a handle i've just found!
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 3:46 pm
by ASL642
The ignition key may not necessarily be the same number as the boot. It may have been changed over the years. I have 4 keys for my Traveller, ignition, driver's and passenger doors and boot. All different!
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 5:17 pm
by JPX877J
I'm sure one of the keys on the ring for our minor fits nothing
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 6:32 pm
by beero
JPX877J wrote:I'm sure one of the keys on the ring for our minor fits nothing
Send it to me, it might fit my boot!!!!
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 7:52 pm
by JPX877J
beero wrote:JPX877J wrote:I'm sure one of the keys on the ring for our minor fits nothing
Send it to me, it might fit my boot!!!!
Nah, it might fit one of our others
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 8:15 am
by ASL642
If you are coming to the International Rally in June several of the traders bring a board with keys on you may find one that fits?
Re: Boot lock key number
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 10:42 am
by mike.perry
All the key series, MRN, FA, FP, FS etc have different numbers eg MRN = 1 - 500, FA = 501 - 800 etc