3rd gen lock set
10-29-04, 07:45 AM
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3rd gen lock set
anyone know if they sell these? id like to change all of the locks in my project car to new ones. Basically the locks that are in there now are garbage, and barely turn with the keys i was given with this car... and frankly id feel safer with all new locks/keys cause im a paranoid person 
. anyway, i was wondering if anyone knew if mazda sold an entire new coded set with new keys.
id like to replace the passenger door lock, driver door lock, rear hatch lock, glovebox lock, and ignition lock. i dont have rear bins anymore (replaced with rear seats) so the bin lock is the only one i wouldnt need. thanks if you have any info on this. also if they do offer it, and anyone remembers the prices off hand that would be helpful to know. -heath
PS how hard is it to swap the ignition lock dealie-bob? i have the entire interior/dash out so its easily accesable now... but i havent looked at it closely (and my car is not with me at the moment)
. anyway, i was wondering if anyone knew if mazda sold an entire new coded set with new keys.id like to replace the passenger door lock, driver door lock, rear hatch lock, glovebox lock, and ignition lock. i dont have rear bins anymore (replaced with rear seats) so the bin lock is the only one i wouldnt need. thanks if you have any info on this. also if they do offer it, and anyone remembers the prices off hand that would be helpful to know. -heath
PS how hard is it to swap the ignition lock dealie-bob? i have the entire interior/dash out so its easily accesable now... but i havent looked at it closely (and my car is not with me at the moment)
10-29-04, 09:19 AM
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You really don't need to replace all the locks. You're gonna spend a good chunk of change, and it's not necessary.
There's nothing special about the locks on an FD - they're plain vanilla locks. Meaning they can be rebuilt, changed, you name it.
First off, call up Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda with the VIN of your car. Any Mazda dealer can look up the VIN number and get the 5-digit key code of the car. With that code, the dealer can make an exact key that's designed for the locks that are in your car, not a sorry worn out copy of a copied key.
Next, get some graphite lock lubricant. It's a powder. Squirt some in the locks, then work the key in and out a few times and turn it lock and unlock a number of times. The locks will probably work like a million bucks with just that.
If they're still giving you problems, remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith. A locksmith can TOTALLY rebuild the cylinders - new tumblers, whatever is needed. When I bought my car, the plastic flapper doors on both door locks were missing. I had new flapper doors installed by a locksmith, along with 3 key copies done, and the locks were all cleaned and lubricated for $20. They work as good as brand-new locks now.
Dale
There's nothing special about the locks on an FD - they're plain vanilla locks. Meaning they can be rebuilt, changed, you name it.
First off, call up Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda with the VIN of your car. Any Mazda dealer can look up the VIN number and get the 5-digit key code of the car. With that code, the dealer can make an exact key that's designed for the locks that are in your car, not a sorry worn out copy of a copied key.
Next, get some graphite lock lubricant. It's a powder. Squirt some in the locks, then work the key in and out a few times and turn it lock and unlock a number of times. The locks will probably work like a million bucks with just that.
If they're still giving you problems, remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith. A locksmith can TOTALLY rebuild the cylinders - new tumblers, whatever is needed. When I bought my car, the plastic flapper doors on both door locks were missing. I had new flapper doors installed by a locksmith, along with 3 key copies done, and the locks were all cleaned and lubricated for $20. They work as good as brand-new locks now.
Dale
10-29-04, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dcfc3s
You really don't need to replace all the locks. You're gonna spend a good chunk of change, and it's not necessary.
There's nothing special about the locks on an FD - they're plain vanilla locks. Meaning they can be rebuilt, changed, you name it.
First off, call up Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda with the VIN of your car. Any Mazda dealer can look up the VIN number and get the 5-digit key code of the car. With that code, the dealer can make an exact key that's designed for the locks that are in your car, not a sorry worn out copy of a copied key.
Next, get some graphite lock lubricant. It's a powder. Squirt some in the locks, then work the key in and out a few times and turn it lock and unlock a number of times. The locks will probably work like a million bucks with just that.
If they're still giving you problems, remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith. A locksmith can TOTALLY rebuild the cylinders - new tumblers, whatever is needed. When I bought my car, the plastic flapper doors on both door locks were missing. I had new flapper doors installed by a locksmith, along with 3 key copies done, and the locks were all cleaned and lubricated for $20. They work as good as brand-new locks now.
Dale
There's nothing special about the locks on an FD - they're plain vanilla locks. Meaning they can be rebuilt, changed, you name it.
First off, call up Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda with the VIN of your car. Any Mazda dealer can look up the VIN number and get the 5-digit key code of the car. With that code, the dealer can make an exact key that's designed for the locks that are in your car, not a sorry worn out copy of a copied key.
Next, get some graphite lock lubricant. It's a powder. Squirt some in the locks, then work the key in and out a few times and turn it lock and unlock a number of times. The locks will probably work like a million bucks with just that.
If they're still giving you problems, remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith. A locksmith can TOTALLY rebuild the cylinders - new tumblers, whatever is needed. When I bought my car, the plastic flapper doors on both door locks were missing. I had new flapper doors installed by a locksmith, along with 3 key copies done, and the locks were all cleaned and lubricated for $20. They work as good as brand-new locks now.
Dale
. the trunk wont even open at all... i have to pull the hatch release to get the hatch open. on top of that, im switching from a 93 to 94 dash... so my glovebox lock is wrong (and gone... since i sold the old box). i just figured that if i were having to rebuild every lock, get new keys cut, and buy a new glove box lock, that i might as well do the whole schebang and start from scratch. really the only limiting factor is cost... maybe ill give malloy a call today and find out about it.... too bad i dont have a mazdaspeed motorsports membership
10-29-04, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dcfc3s
You really don't need to replace all the locks. You're gonna spend a good chunk of change, and it's not necessary.
There's nothing special about the locks on an FD - they're plain vanilla locks. Meaning they can be rebuilt, changed, you name it.
First off, call up Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda with the VIN of your car. Any Mazda dealer can look up the VIN number and get the 5-digit key code of the car. With that code, the dealer can make an exact key that's designed for the locks that are in your car, not a sorry worn out copy of a copied key.
Next, get some graphite lock lubricant. It's a powder. Squirt some in the locks, then work the key in and out a few times and turn it lock and unlock a number of times. The locks will probably work like a million bucks with just that.
If they're still giving you problems, remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith. A locksmith can TOTALLY rebuild the cylinders - new tumblers, whatever is needed. When I bought my car, the plastic flapper doors on both door locks were missing. I had new flapper doors installed by a locksmith, along with 3 key copies done, and the locks were all cleaned and lubricated for $20. They work as good as brand-new locks now.
Dale
There's nothing special about the locks on an FD - they're plain vanilla locks. Meaning they can be rebuilt, changed, you name it.
First off, call up Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda with the VIN of your car. Any Mazda dealer can look up the VIN number and get the 5-digit key code of the car. With that code, the dealer can make an exact key that's designed for the locks that are in your car, not a sorry worn out copy of a copied key.
Next, get some graphite lock lubricant. It's a powder. Squirt some in the locks, then work the key in and out a few times and turn it lock and unlock a number of times. The locks will probably work like a million bucks with just that.
If they're still giving you problems, remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith. A locksmith can TOTALLY rebuild the cylinders - new tumblers, whatever is needed. When I bought my car, the plastic flapper doors on both door locks were missing. I had new flapper doors installed by a locksmith, along with 3 key copies done, and the locks were all cleaned and lubricated for $20. They work as good as brand-new locks now.
Dale
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10-29-04, 01:36 PM
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Really, the cost for a locksmith to do the work should be pretty minimal, especially if you bring him the cylinders. They can also easily re-key locks, like the glovebox lock cylinder, if necessary.
I think the whole shootin' match should only set you back like $30-40. Find a good locksmith that has a good inventory - the one I go to has TONS of parts, and they had all the tumblers, key flaps, you name it new and in stock.
I also had an '87 base that I restored and sold. It had a driver's side lock that didn't match the rest of the car, and they re-keyed it to match the rest of the locks no prob. Worked AWESOME too.
I have a feeling you'd be looking at $300 at LEAST for a new lock set from Mazda, BTW.
Dale
I think the whole shootin' match should only set you back like $30-40. Find a good locksmith that has a good inventory - the one I go to has TONS of parts, and they had all the tumblers, key flaps, you name it new and in stock.
I also had an '87 base that I restored and sold. It had a driver's side lock that didn't match the rest of the car, and they re-keyed it to match the rest of the locks no prob. Worked AWESOME too.
I have a feeling you'd be looking at $300 at LEAST for a new lock set from Mazda, BTW.
Dale
10-29-04, 04:54 PM
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yeah im sure at the absolute least, 300 bucks. i have an EXCELENT locksmith down the street from me... ill go in there and price the job out. the only thing that i was thinking about would be the drivers door flapper. If i remember correctly (and im not sure if this is the same on the passenger side door)... the drivers one is an opaque plastic piece that is backlit with a little light. im not sure if they'd be able to locate one of those.
PS dale, thanks for the recomendations... any extra money i save can be put to much better use with the project car
PS dale, thanks for the recomendations... any extra money i save can be put to much better use with the project car
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