lost keys help...locksmith or part number

[katanajer]

Lost my keys...wanted to know if katana keys are the same, a key number, something a locksmith can make without a dup, worse case buy a new ignition...

Im unable to find the part number.

Any ideas or help would be great.

[Bill A.]

There is a thread on here with key details. I can tell you that the key is a European make and incredibly difficult to find in the US. They key number is "ACS291". I found some on a year ago and bought them. They were not the exact same key as the original has two stops - one on the flat side and one on the ridged side. The one I purchased has only a single stop on the ridged side.

The key still works, but you have to be precise in smoking sure it is straight - if it is linked it won't rotate.


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[katanajer]

ended up having the locksmith make a new key. it was pretty cool actually. he stuck a blank key in and by turning the key it made marks on the metal. he then filed it by hand and it worked.

[Bill A.]

What blank key did your locksmith use? I went to two and couldn't find anything suitable for a blank.


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[rwtucker]

Not sure if it applies to the DA20 but I was told by a Home Depot that ACE Hardware can make almost any key because they can custom grind the basic structure of the blank.

[Bill A.]

rw - that's what HD told me too. And it turns out ACE can do a lot - but they didn't have a suitable blank (the correct grooves and stops). Eventually I got some blanks from Europe and was able to have ACE grind them. It worked out fine except that the blanks I got only had a single side stop and the original keys have a double side stop.


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[rwtucker]

Eventually I got some blanks from Europe and was able to have ACE grind them. It worked out fine except that the blanks I got only had a single side stop and the original keys have a double side stop.

Where did you locate the blanks Bill?

[katanajer]

Hi gang,

the blank key is an ILCO D1098B you can find blanks on mrlock.com going for $1.40 each. I bought 5 and will be taking it to a key maker guy and having them matched for $2 a key.

[Bill A.]

A fraction of the price I paid for the "almost" right blank. I ordered half a dozen. Thanks katanajer.


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[rwtucker]

Jerry -- Did you get any info on the blanks for the cabin and fuel tank locks?