AMC key blanks

[acfortier]

Need to make some copies of my keys, will these do for my '88?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-AMC-JE ... _500wt_956

 

Thanks

[jons87mj]

i bought the same ones and the only one you can use is the round one for the doors the other two will not fit :mad:

[acfortier]

Hmm, thanks for letting me know. Can anyone point me in the right direction for key blanks? Thanks.

[MJRemi]

I had two sets of keys made at Home Depot a couple weeks ago. It took a few minutes for the employee to find the proper blanks, but both sets work just fine.

[jpdriver1]

here ya go --- they are RA3 & RA4

 

http://www.carlocksandkeys.com/servlet/the-Jeep-cln--dsh--Jeep-Car-Keys/Categories

[acfortier]

Ah, thank you for that. I appreciate it.

[SW86]

those are chrysler blanks. know where to get AMC blanks that work?

[jpdriver1]

try these guys -- http://www.jeep4x4center.com/ignition-key-blank-3641914.html

[acfortier]

Well, had them make replacement keys with RA3 and RA4 blanks. The door lock keys worked, but he made one for the ignition and it didn't work. I'm wondering if its just because the original is so old and worn out that a copy can't be made correctly to fit in the ignition, which also could be worn out after 23 years? Any thought?

[MJRemi]

Here's a link to TeamCherokee

http://www.teamcherokee.com/Locks_and_Keys/index.html

[Eagle]

I don't know if the numbers translate between brands, but in Cole (National Key) the correct blanks are RA3 for the doors and B46 for the ignition.

[acfortier]

I think they also tried copies of B46 blanks for my ignition and those didn't work either. I believe that is standard for a GM car to take the B46.

 

EDIT: This site lists the B46 as equiv. to the RA5... :dunno:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Key-Blank-5ZLF7

[grabber]

Go to lowes, b46 will work for a AMC if the master is not to worn

[acfortier]

Looks like I may need a new ignition cylinder. How hard is it to replace from the unit at Team Cherokee?

[Eagle]

I think they also tried copies of B46 blanks for my ignition and those didn't work either. I believe that is standard for a GM car to take the B46.

 

EDIT: This site lists the B46 as equiv. to the RA5... :dunno:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Key-Blank-5ZLF7

I read those codes off the keys I've been using to drive my '88 Cherokee for 23 years. I had copies made when I bought the Cherokee new and I put the originals away so I would always have a fresh template for making duplicates.

 

Those ARE the numbers. If a B46 didn't work, you need to find someone who knows how to use a key cutting machine.