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

Asked by Adrian 10 months ago

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

I just broke the green chip on my anti theft transceiver (ford expedition 2003) and I got a new one and replaced it, so I need to get it reprogrammed to my key?

Asked by Brayfo 10 months ago

Unfortunately I can’t say for sure. I haven’t done automotive work in 16 years, but typically yes, anything you get replaced that’s related to the security system, needs to be reprogrammed to the key or car.

I purchased a junkyard speedometer cluster for my 1996 Cadillac DeVille now it want start but will start with the factory speedometer cluster could do something to it started with junkyard speedometer cluster

Asked by Reggie blackmon over 1 year ago

You will probably have to get your computer reprogrammed. Gotta love new cars.

So I have a madeco lock I took apart the housing it was in and lost one of the parts there is like a threaded sleeve it goes in well I lost that sleeve can I still pick the lock or do I need that to continue ue

Asked by Jack 11 months ago

Unfortunately I am not sure what part you’re talking about. I am not familiar with a threaded sleeve in a Medeco lock; but as long as you have all of the internals springs & pins you should be fine.

can management tell if you tried to use a deactivated key fob on their system and doesn't management have to deactivate it themselves since i don't know how to or have the equpment to do so?

Asked by dmboothe over 2 years ago

Yes mgmt will know you tried to use your fob. There is an audit trail even if it doesn’t let you in. They are the ones who have to deactivate it unless it expires on its own.

How can I get a key replacement for a 2012 Kia optima?

Asked by Joseph almost 2 years ago

Go to your local locksmith, they can usually come out to you and do that on site. Or go to the dealer.

How can you unlock a magnetic lock, that's locked from the inside and you're stuck outside? How much would it cost for a locksmith to do that?

Asked by Peaches about 2 years ago

Depends on your area and who you hire. Could be $75 to $250 depending on what needs to be done. It’s impossible for me to say what needs to be done to gain entry without seeing your setup and being there. Every job is different, & this is a special situation.