Remove Slam Lock

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a8tdi
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Remove Slam Lock

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Guys,
I have just purchased a 2011 ex NPower van. This comes with a slam lock, just for anyone not familiar with slam locks, like I was, they lock the door as soon as it's closed, no need for a key.

The problem I have is, apart from it being a bit of a pain, is that I only have one key and if I lock the key in the van then I am snookered. I have tried a few places for another to be cut but they need the security certificate in order for a key to be cut. Neither the seller of the van nor myself have this certificate.

Sorry for the waffle but just wanted to add a little detail, my question is does anyone know how do I disable the slam lock ?

I have had a look about the mechanism but don't see anything obvious,

Thanks,
Mark.
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

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Ref spare key have you looked in the engine bay fuse box have heard of a spare in there back of the box
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

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I have not mate but will do, Thanks.
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

Post by Funbagjuggler »

Mine had these.
The key had a name on.
Contacted them and they sent me 2.
Put 1 in the ash tray and 1 on the spare key.
Has yours a name on the key?
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

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My gas van mil-t-lock key has do not duplicate
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

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a8tdi wrote:I have tried a few places for another to be cut but they need the security certificate in order for a key to be cut. Neither the seller of the van nor myself have this certificate.
Surely proof of ownership of the vehicle should be more than enough for a new key to be cut?

If it were me, I'd be contacting every government consumer department, as this is nothing short of blackmail.
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

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Thanks Guys,
The key has L4V on it and a few numbers.
I will contact the supplier of the lock and hopefully manage to get a spare..

However if anyone knows how to disable these locks that would be my preferred option..

Thanks for all the input.
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Re: Remove Slam Lock

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Key ordered, £18..Just needed the numbers from the original.
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