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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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i dont have a door or hatch key. whats is the easiest way to get it re keyed?
Should I remove the lock cylinders and take them to a locksmith, remove the glove box lock and take that in, or just take the whole jeep to the smith, or is there another way?

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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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Are you locked out? Or you just don't lock it? You can buy a 3 barrel kit (doors and hatch) with new keys for under $50. Just swap out the old ones.
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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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just don't lock it. would like to but no door key. where would I start to look for this barrel kit you speak of?
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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 71shovelhead
just don't lock it. would like to but no door key. where would I start to look for this barrel kit you speak of?
Google.com

You could probably find a new glove box barrel too. Might be a different key. I've never locked mine.
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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 11:06 PM
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"i dont have a door or hatch key."

For what, a submarine?
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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found the answer.Take your XJ to a locksmith, remove the glove box lock. It has four of the five notches needed for the door. the locksmith makes a key for it. Then there are only four options for the fifth notch it all has to do with the depth of that notch. The smith makes a notch try's it, continues trying until he hits the correct depth. 10 minutes and 20 bucks and good to go with extra keys. He even gave me the key code for the door and ignition keys so in the future I can just take the code to any smith and he can make the correct key.
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