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Can you identify what type of lock this is on my front door. House was built in 1951 and I'm guessing door/lock are original. Looking to add an August smart lock but unsure if it's possible. Photos: http://imgur.com/a/98Fj1

Asked by Jonathan over 8 years ago

That is a Yale mortise lock. No, the August will not work on that lock. You would need to install a cylindrical deadbolt above it.

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Our apartment complex had a master key stolen so we all had our deadbolts changed by building maintenance. But our keys still work the after the change. Was anything done or was the “change” just for show that they did something about it?

Asked by Lewis over 7 years ago

Since I wasn’t there, I can’t answer that. But, I can tell you that if maintenance is going to take their time to pretend to rekey your lock, they probably did it. It’s not worth the liability to fake it. What probably happened was 1 of 2 things. Either the new combination of pins just happened to be very close to your old key (I’ve seen it happen); or they didn’t dump all the master pins out of your lock when they rekeyed it (novice mistake, & not surprising since they’re not locksmiths). In either case, call them back & let them know that it needs to be redone if you’re worried about it.

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I have a 2000 saturn and the original ignition cylinder was removed and lost. i have the original key and purchased new cylinder. how do i code to fix

Asked by Chantel over 7 years ago

A locksmith with a shop should be able to do it.

828 Votes

Does replacing electronic steering lock mean you have to flash ecu

Asked by Jose about 8 years ago

I don't do any automotive these days. Haven't in 9 years.

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Asked by Dah over 6 years ago

I’ve heard of intruders like this. Are they not stealing anything of real value, just moving around items of yours, hiding things?

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What is the name used for the key that is placed in the right hand vise of a code cutting machine and sets the spacing of the cuts on the blank key?

Asked by De La Rosa over 6 years ago

I would just call that the original key, and the other the copy. Or maybe the depth key?

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Ever seen a lock like this? IMG_5619.jpeg

Asked by GL over 6 years ago

Wow! Can’t say I have! ????

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Can you identify what type of lock this is on my front door. House was built in 1951 and I'm guessing door/lock are original. Looking to add an August smart lock but unsure if it's possible. Photos: http://imgur.com/a/98Fj1

Our apartment complex had a master key stolen so we all had our deadbolts changed by building maintenance. But our keys still work the after the change. Was anything done or was the “change” just for show that they did something about it?

I have a 2000 saturn and the original ignition cylinder was removed and lost. i have the original key and purchased new cylinder. how do i code to fix

Does replacing electronic steering lock mean you have to flash ecu

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Yes!! I paid$330 for the Arlo security system, and they were still coming in..the camera would become disabled once I left home..after YouTube the possible methods used to bypass the system I found that because it runs on wifi, was easy to disable pw

What is the name used for the key that is placed in the right hand vise of a code cutting machine and sets the spacing of the cuts on the blank key?

Ever seen a lock like this? IMG_5619.jpeg

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Can you identify what type of lock this is on my front door. House was built in 1951 and I'm guessing door/lock are original. Looking to add an August smart lock but unsure if it's possible. Photos: http://imgur.com/a/98Fj1

Our apartment complex had a master key stolen so we all had our deadbolts changed by building maintenance. But our keys still work the after the change. Was anything done or was the “change” just for show that they did something about it?

I have a 2000 saturn and the original ignition cylinder was removed and lost. i have the original key and purchased new cylinder. how do i code to fix

Does replacing electronic steering lock mean you have to flash ecu

Also on Jobstr...

Yes!! I paid$330 for the Arlo security system, and they were still coming in..the camera would become disabled once I left home..after YouTube the possible methods used to bypass the system I found that because it runs on wifi, was easy to disable pw

What is the name used for the key that is placed in the right hand vise of a code cutting machine and sets the spacing of the cuts on the blank key?

Ever seen a lock like this? IMG_5619.jpeg

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