keepthetips t1_iydd4e9 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:51 PM

#810,613

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_iydgtdm wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:16 PM

#811,795

Someone doesn't know how locks and keys work.

DivvySUCKS t1_iydkyf5 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:43 PM

#813,154

Or just make a bunch of copies now and keep them in the drawer somewhere.

pSilver68932 OP t1_iydu1h4 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:42 PM

#816,051

Replying to DroolingSlothCarpet (#811,795)

Maybe, but I'm speaking by experience with what happened with my key.

pSilver68932 OP t1_iydu3by wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:42 PM

#816,080

Replying to DivvySUCKS (#813,154)

Also works.

NotAnAlreadyTakenID t1_iyduivo wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:45 PM

#816,237

Sometimes the lock wears, too, to the point where the unused key won’t work. My daughter’s 2001 4Runner does this.

pSilver68932 OP t1_iye2l1r wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:36 PM

#818,764

Replying to NotAnAlreadyTakenID (#816,237)

That sucks. In my case it was the key, easier to fix.

BreakfastBeerz t1_iye8sfv wrote on November 30, 2022 at 7:15 PM

#820,682

So what you're saying is.... use the spare key as a

...checks notes...

a spare key?

pSilver68932 OP t1_iyed857 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 7:44 PM

#822,113

Replying to BreakfastBeerz (#820,682)

No, use the spare key to make more spare keys instead of an used one.

LPT: When you get a new lock, buy a new house, or something like that always save one of the keys for future copies. This can be the safety key you leave with someone, but the point is never to use it, so when you do wear down your key, you make a replacement with the pristine one.

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