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Author	Topic:   Replacement key for console.
topshelf	posted 05-23-2010 08:54 PM ET (US)         I was wondering where I could buy a replacement key for my console locks. I would assume a regular key would rust over time. The orginal keys seem to be brass or of some like material. The key that I have has numbers on it which like my ignition key so that you can order replacements. Are there keys to be bought out ther or should I just try a locksmith. I went to Home Depot today and they said they don't carry keys like it.
Dick E	posted 05-23-2010 09:07 PM ET (US)             I had same problem when I tried to get an ignition key copied at Home Depot. Go to your neighborhood locksmith, he should be able to copy the key for about $2.00.
pcrussell50	posted 05-24-2010 01:35 AM ET (US)             I don't worry too much about theft. If you're in the same boat, (pun intended), when my key or lock core start to go wonky on me, I break out Jim's OMC switch diagram and put the appropriate wires from the lock cylinder to some high quality toggle switches, with weatherproof rubber boots over them: an on-off for ignition, and a momentary-on, for primer/choke, and another just like it for starter. Works like a champ... on my carbureted OMC's anyway. -Peter

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