InstrumentOfPeace
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I’ve searched the forums with no results; however, anyone successful with finding a store that can duplicate ignition keys?
Ignition Keys
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natematos
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Ace did ours as well. They found a Mitsubishi key that was 99% the same and after cutting we haven't had any problems with them. Had like 5 made at the time because why not.
InstrumentOfPeace
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Thank you. I’ll try Ace next time I’m around there. If you happen to go there before I post my results, ask for a SKU please?
natematos
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InstrumentOfPeace
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Sounds more like Ace Hardware. Everywhere I've gone if the computer says no they're flummoxed
Backdoor
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I've got a 1994 L400 and the blank you are looking for is a MIT4 or X245. ILCO is a MIT4 key. Tried with a MIT1 key and it would unlock doors but not start the engine.
Got them made at ace as well. They ran out of the MIT4 keys and had to order blanks. Took about a week to come in.
See pic.
Got them made at ace as well. They ran out of the MIT4 keys and had to order blanks. Took about a week to come in.
See pic.
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InstrumentOfPeace
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Aces (lol) Thank you!
nlaverdure
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Hijacking this thread a little bit to talk about key information for the L300...
For the L300, the key blank you need is a DC1 / X54.
Here are all the measurements you would need to cut a key to code. There are 6 spaces and 4 depths, and the spaces are ~.045" wide.
After making a spare key for myself, I now have a bunch of extra blanks. I am not a locksmith but I am happy to cut bits of metal into these precise shapes for people, all you need to do is PM me a high-res photo of your existing key.
For the L300, the key blank you need is a DC1 / X54.
Here are all the measurements you would need to cut a key to code. There are 6 spaces and 4 depths, and the spaces are ~.045" wide.
After making a spare key for myself, I now have a bunch of extra blanks. I am not a locksmith but I am happy to cut bits of metal into these precise shapes for people, all you need to do is PM me a high-res photo of your existing key.
...and your home address, and any alarm code you might have on the garage... ;-)
But for serious, good job documenting the key cutting code!
Damn that's some serious Intel right there.
ccmickelson
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FYI:
These blanks are a perfect match to my 1991 L300 P25W ignition key.
1 1990 Mitsubishi Delica L300 Automotive X121 DC3 MIT2I LCD1MS15 50 Key Blank | eBay
JMA MIT-2I, MIT2I. Taylor X121. 1 1994-1997 Mitsubishi Delica L400 Automotive Key Blank Blanks Keys X176 MIT1. Ilco EZ DC3. Key Magnetic Boxes-Hide a Key. Key Machine Cutters-Parts-Belt. 1 Mitsubishi Various Models Automotive X160 HY2 HY15D HYN2R HUN2L Key Blank.
www.ebay.com
These blanks are a perfect match to my 1991 L300 P25W ignition key.
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ccmickelson
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Correction! Upon receiving these keys, they are clearly not a perfect match for my original ignition key.
They do match up on the lower (business end) but are considerably longer on the top half. Also the head of the key is different from that in the eBay listing (not that it matters).
These blanks will no doubt work but found these Ilco's...
...when searching @nlaverdure's key codes (what I should have done in the first place). Ordered them up. Hopefully a closer match.
They do match up on the lower (business end) but are considerably longer on the top half. Also the head of the key is different from that in the eBay listing (not that it matters).
These blanks will no doubt work but found these Ilco's...
4x Ilco DC1 Blank Key Fits Chevrolet Dodge Isuzu Plymouth Pontiac - See Fitment | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 4x Ilco DC1 Blank Key Fits Chevrolet Dodge Isuzu Plymouth Pontiac - See Fitment at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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lawbodelica
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Hi,
Going to hop on this thread as you guys seem pretty clued up on the topic.
My locks have started to go dodgy and one of my keys doesn't work anymore in the ignition, it has a small crack forming so it's just waiting to snap. My other key is starting to do the same. I took it took a locksmith and got a key cut but it didn't work, he tried again but no luck. He said it might be down to the key being a copy of a copy.
Planning on changing my locks and keys completely but can't seem to find the correct type. All I can find are Mitsubishi Pajero V32 4G54 1990-2004 locks, should this be okay, or should I take the locks to a locksmith for him to clean out?
I got my delica a year ago and the previous owner had it sitting around for 5 years, so is it just one of these things that needs replaced or cleaned out since they haven't been used in so long.
Thanks
Lawrence
Going to hop on this thread as you guys seem pretty clued up on the topic.
My locks have started to go dodgy and one of my keys doesn't work anymore in the ignition, it has a small crack forming so it's just waiting to snap. My other key is starting to do the same. I took it took a locksmith and got a key cut but it didn't work, he tried again but no luck. He said it might be down to the key being a copy of a copy.
Planning on changing my locks and keys completely but can't seem to find the correct type. All I can find are Mitsubishi Pajero V32 4G54 1990-2004 locks, should this be okay, or should I take the locks to a locksmith for him to clean out?
I got my delica a year ago and the previous owner had it sitting around for 5 years, so is it just one of these things that needs replaced or cleaned out since they haven't been used in so long.
Thanks
Lawrence
InstrumentOfPeace
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Maybe try the MIT4 key at Ace Hardware ... well maybe somewhere in Scotland that has the MIT4 key. Reading above, someone even says they could unlock doors but not the ignition with the MIT1.Hi,
Going to hop on this thread as you guys seem pretty clued up on the topic.
My locks have started to go dodgy and one of my keys doesn't work anymore in the ignition, it has a small crack forming so it's just waiting to snap. My other key is starting to do the same. I took it took a locksmith and got a key cut but it didn't work, he tried again but no luck. He said it might be down to the key being a copy of a copy.
Planning on changing my locks and keys completely but can't seem to find the correct type. All I can find are Mitsubishi Pajero V32 4G54 1990-2004 locks, should this be okay, or should I take the locks to a locksmith for him to clean out?
I got my delica a year ago and the previous owner had it sitting around for 5 years, so is it just one of these things that needs replaced or cleaned out since they haven't been used in so long.
Thanks
Lawrence
I dunna how simple it would be to swap out the ignition tumbler.
deskinthewoods
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These guys are on Facebook. Very good and pretty fast delivery. I’ve bought a few things from them.The ignition part is an easy swap. Not sure about the door locks...
johnnyonetime
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I had the single key whenever I imported my Delica. Thanks for the information everyone, I went to my local Ace Hardware yesterday and they cut me a key for $3.99! I told them the MIT4 or the X245 blanks would work and they found a key that looked right. I had to insert and remove the new key a handful of times in the door locks and ignition for it to smoothly unlock and start the van and more importantly I have a spare now!!