Locksmith

Locksmith

Josh-the-Locksmith

25 Years Experience

Austin, TX

Male, 46

I've been a locksmith since 1998. I did automotive residential & commercial work from 1998 to 2008. From 2008 to 2018, I did some residential, but mostly commercial work. I have been project managing & estimating since 2018. I used to locksmith in the Chicago area, now the Austin area.

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Last Answer on June 11, 2024

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I bought a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and lost the only key I was given for it. I'm curious if there's a way for me to retrieve the key code and pin code I need to have a new key made myself as the dealership I was told to call can only look back to 06

Asked by Justin over 2 years ago

I believe an automotive locksmith should be able to make a key for you.

I have a 97 ford expedition i lost the key. I couldnt afford a lovksmith so i researched and was under the impression i could get a new lock cylinderwith key and transponder receiver that matched now car will start but wont run help!!!

Asked by J Fryslie over 2 years ago

Wish I could help, but I haven’t worked on cars in 15 years. However, usually car keys are a lot more complicated than just swapping out a cylinder. Usually there is programming that needs to be done. My guess is you still need to take your car to the dealer, or call a locksmith to come out & program your vehicle.

Hello. Just bought a car from an auction (2017 focus rs) and it has come with no fob key. Is there anyway I can program one my self or anyway to start it without a key ?

Thanks

Asked by Jude over 2 years ago

No and no. You will have to get a locksmith to come out.

I have an OTOFIX smart watch that came with my OTOFIX IM1. I am not a locksmith just an automotive technician. The watch came with the tool and I want to program it to my 2022 subaru Outback.

Asked by Ben 12 months ago

Contact Otofix?

Hi i have a patio/Slider door and it has a way to lock it from the inside
I want to know if they make a keylock that i can hopefully drill a hole and make it lock from the outside also???

Asked by Jum 9 months ago

I would assume yes. You could search for a compatible lock at Strybuc.com, or if you know the manufacturer of the door, you may be able to get one from them or through a distributor who sells that brand.

Broke a key off in my public storage lock is it possible to get that out

Asked by Adrian 8 months ago

Yes you can. A locksmith has special tools to pull that broken key out without damaging the function of the lock in most cases.

Just purchased a lock and I broke the key off in it what should I do

Asked by Adrian 8 months ago

Take it to a locksmith & they can pull it out for you. Should be very inexpensive.