f1karting Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Has anyone figured out how to extract the key cylinders from the exterior BL style door openers? Once all the circlips and levers are removed from the backside, the cylinder can be pushed about 80% out of the front of the housing, but seems to need some form of trick to release and pop out. I can't see or feel any retainers or release pins and resist the idea of using a bigger hammer.. Who is a good source for new cylinders and keys? Thx. Jan Quote If you set no goals you shall surely reach them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted December 23, 2013 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 On the SE (and most other cars) you need to turn the key to a specific position to align all the parts of the lock so it can slide out. If you don't have the keys (like I did) or the lock is malfunctioning, some persuasion with a sturdy screwdriver should do the trick. Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1karting Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Filip... Thx for the input.. That was the conclusion I came to as well.. But since I have no key, I had to work them out by force and juditious use of a pick. Quote If you set no goals you shall surely reach them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naasaa Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hi Did you ever find a source for new cylinders and keys? I have to replace my cylinders as they are not functioning + I have a variety of different keys. I asume that doors and boot lock share same key? Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naasaa Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Do anyone else know where to find new locking cylinders for the doors? Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted November 18, 2014 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I got mine from SJ. Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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