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Old 04-06-2009, 12:09 PM   #1
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Default Glovebox key?

As the title suggests, where can i source a glovebox key? The ignition key is obviously very different and doesn't suit, let alone slot in. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 04-06-2009, 02:23 PM   #2
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wouldn't have a clue myself.....have you tried ringing Ford??
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Old 04-06-2009, 02:58 PM   #3
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i take it you only have the ignition key?
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Old 04-06-2009, 03:11 PM   #4
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Try your local Locksmith, they should be able to make a key to suit (using a Mitsubishi Blank - MIT8) otherwise you will need to buy a new lock with keys from Ford but it might be the dearer option. Might also be worthwhile calling your local Ford wrecker for a price on a S/H one with a key, HTH
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Old 04-06-2009, 03:30 PM   #5
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A locksmith should be able to get the key from the lock. Take it out and to them and see what they say.

Worked fine for my hardlid locks. The places i went to all said they should be able to do it, with one saying he had done it before.

Other than that, second hand wreckers one?

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Old 05-06-2009, 07:21 PM   #6
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i take it you only have the ignition key?
Thanks guys, yes i've only got the ignition key. I'm guessing the original glovebox key remains with the original owner. Anyway i will take it down to a locksmith and see what they can do!
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:44 PM   #7
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im in the same boat, when i got my monty i only got 2 igniton keys not realising the glovebox key was differant, i figure tho, if ur car is locked and someone brakes in, good chance a little lock on the gloveebox isnt going to worry them,
i never got my key made or locks changed just a thought tho

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Old 08-06-2009, 08:11 PM   #8
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i figure tho, if ur car is locked and someone brakes in, good chance a little lock on the gloveebox isnt going to worry them,
Or if you dont trust the guys in valet parking
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Old 08-06-2009, 08:36 PM   #9
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haha yeah but if they steal u get a good pay out and free parking
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Old 08-06-2009, 10:12 PM   #10
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i've never even contemplated locking the glovebox
its like those little lockable drawes in safes
its kinda a joke
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Old 08-06-2009, 11:16 PM   #11
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i've never even contemplated locking the glovebox
its like those little lockable drawes in safes
its kinda a joke
Yeah I'm the same.

Had a car broken into many years ago. They just about demolished the dash getting into the locked glovebox.
Much cheaper to not keep valuables in there and let the baddies find that out easily.
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Old 10-06-2009, 08:42 AM   #12
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just leave a note in there saying "was it worth the effort?" then claim a new dash and glovebox on insurance and BAM u get a key to it
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