Yes, get new keys cut from the lock code. You won't believe the
difference. I do it now every time I get a van. Here is a photo showing
the worn down key next to one cut from the code on the same locks. It is
mind boggling that the warn key worked at all, it is so worn down.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1100961.jpg

Mark

Steve wrote:
> Generally the issues that you are experiencing are caused by worn keys.  A code cut key cut correctly....not a duplicate...will go a long way in solving those issues.  Filing the wafers as suggested might work, but it does compromise the lock and doesn't really address the issue.  Very seldom do we see Vanagon locks worn to the point of not working correctly.  It's almost always a key issue.  We've had probably a half dozen just in then last week that were solved that way.
> Steve Sandlin, Regsitered Locksmith
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