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Subject:Re: Hatch Lock
From:vw_van_fan_Mark
Date:Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:22:58 -0700

The key code is stamped on each handle. What I usually do is to remove
the driver door handle, a single phillips screw behind the rubber door
seal. There is a small 4 digit number stamped on it. You may have to
wipe it down with a rag and use a magnifying glass to be certain of the
numbers. I am lucky to have a good old time locksmith shop in my town
but you can do it by mail with our List Locksmith.

http://www.steveslockshop.com/

Mark

Tyler Hardison wrote:
> On Monday, July 20, 2015, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
>
> Maybe this is a dumb question, how/where do you get a key cut to the lock
> code?
>
>
>>
>> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1100961.jpg
>