I was Locked out of truck.

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  1. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    20210311_175515.jpg
    Doesn't look like the same size to me.
     
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  3. SmallPackage

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    I just looked at the key for my ‘97 Chrysler Sebring and It is the same style as the ones in your pic.

    I think I’m gonna go Shaker shopping tonight. Lol!
     
  4. SmallPackage

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    When fabbing keys to work the length doesn’t matter most times. It’s the notch cut and grooves that make it work. The extra length toward the head doesn’t matter. I’ve gotten lots of vintage cars and trucks over the years with lost keys or mismatched tumblers and probably have had a hundred keys and locks custom made over the years.

    That first couple sentences sound dirty. Lol!
     
  5. Flat Earth Trucker

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    Don't do it or you'll end up having to work for Western Express when you are released from the pen.
     
  6. feldsforever

    feldsforever Road Train Member

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    I have a 89 Dakota I'm gonna try this when I get back to the house. I don't have a fob on either vechile
     
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  7. God prefers Diesels

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    "In the glove box."
     
  8. Jenn72

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    Here are my keys. The original 2020 & spare made at Walmart using a dodge key. They both work to start and unlock my truck. 20210312_042522.jpg 20210312_042510.jpg
     
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  9. nikmirbre

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    if that's your mask laying on the steering wheel, give that thing a good washing!:D
     
  10. TallJoe

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    I was locked out of the Freightliner Century in mid 2000s.
    I did not like the situation. A person offered his key and I used it and it worked.

    I was locked out of the Freightliner Century, the 2nd time that year: in mid 2000s.
    I did not like the situation. I approached a compassionate looking person to let me use his key, He did and I used it and it worked.

    I was locked out of the Freightliner Century, the 3rd time in the same year: in mid 2000s.
    I did not like the situation. Nobody wanted to offer their keys and I pleaded to a compassionate looking person to let me use his key, swearing that all would be fine...
    The fellow had mercy on me and did let me have his key, however, very hesitantly. Well... The key twisted like it was made from playdough and broke off...I hated the situation.
    To cut the long story short: I handed the fellow $100 bill to wipe his tears and I called the local Lock Smith. If I remember correctly, I ended up paying to the lock smith something close to $300 to service the both trucks.
    I did not lock myself out every since....
    My goodness....At least with Volvos, you won't lock yourself out....unless you lose the key or leave in the shower.
     
  11. Flat Earth Trucker

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    My Freightliner key has the one flat side unlike my Dodge key.

    Also, my Freightliner key will not start a 99 Toyota Sienna. :confused:
     
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