People are Jerks

[WaltA]

A replacement door lock cylinder means a different key. Which means the original key will obviously not open the pass. door.
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2) settle for having a different key for the pass. side lock (or just give up on using a key on that side) * This may be problematic; it may ybe tricky to source one new cylinder from a dealer. May be worthwhile to grab one from the recycler.

Can't a locksmith re-pin the replacement cylinder so that it can use the original key?

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[Colleton]

Try for the dummy filler I mentioned. It'll retain the painted cap and cost a fraction of the alternative!

No idea where to look, but I'll try. Thanks.

This is what it looks like when a small slide hammer with a sheet metal screw in the end is used to gain entry.

To answer your question. Your Ford dealer can order replacement parts for the car. I would remove the door panel and see how extensive the damage is or if other interior door parts are required.

From my son's comments, I don't think they got in.

Yeah. It's going to cost him more than he is thinking it will right now. Probably enough to get insurance involved.

 

[Elgyn]

The jerk store called, they're running out of you! (How has no one else quoted Seinfeld yet?)

I'm to busy honoring Fesitvus...

 

[ronemca]

Can't a locksmith re-pin the replacement cylinder so that it can use the original key?

Hmm. Yes I thought of that, but I am not qualified to answer. 'Probably worth a cuppla phone calls to see, though. It would solve a lot of the problem!

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I would strongly suggest NOT removing the door panel and/or tinkering with things at this stage. The latch assembly is held in position with an array of odd screws, bolts and clips. Further, there is a spring-loaded mechanism inside the latch that is tied to the securing mechanism for the key cylinder. If you've never done it before, I wouldn't start now. It can be a b**ch to put back together.

(Removing the panel will reveal absolutely nothing that you can see. If there is damage -- and I'd say it's 80% likely -- it'll mean a new latch assembly for sure...at which time you can decide whether you wanna DIY or have the pros do it)

 

[sbrenskell]

Your son can't handle such a thing on his own? No insurance?

Maybe they were driving the car when this happened. I know if something happens to my car when my parents are driving it they will pay for it. Just like if I was driving one of their cars and something happened I would pay for it.

 

[Coolmanfoo]

I love it. Another thread where novagt comes in and acts like a total douche.

 

[tcman54]

All these people calling other people jerks reminds me of the great line from Seinfeld, "The jerk store called and they are running out of you", lol.

TC

 

[Anthony 05 GT]

^That was a funny show. ''I had sex with your wife'' and the guy's wife was in a coma or something.

 

[TruBlu16GT]

Might be a better idea to replace BOTH door locks. Unless the passenger side is rattling around in the door, that means that somebody is out there right now with your cars' passenger lock having a key made for it. Which means they can come back and open the driver side with no damage to the vehicle.

I'd replace both locks with a new key.

 

[rum_punch_ruby]

All these people calling other people jerks reminds me of the great line from Seinfeld, "The jerk store called and they are running out of you", lol.

TC

I thought the same thing. See post #12 :cheers:

 

[FIVE_LITER]

I thought only the drivers side had the lock cylinder?

 

[Drewbo]

People are arseholes - sorry that this happened to your son.

Also - the reflection in the pic reveals what looks like a monkey standing on your head.

It's times like this that a Trunk Monkey would have come in handy.

Good luck!

 

[Colleton]

So. The lock cover arrived today and the dealership is painting it at no cost to him as they already had a paint job going in the same color. Nice.

Also, the service manager told him that he was lucky, that there is no external lock on the passenger side, just the cover. From looking at pics of the cover I believe him, the cover just pops right into the hole on the passenger side. Good to know.

 

[Mustang1260]

Good news-- great dealership!

 

[WaltA]

I thought only the drivers side had the lock cylinder?

Also, the service manager told him that he was lucky, that there is no external lock on the passenger side, just the cover. From looking at pics of the cover I believe him, the cover just pops right into the hole on the passenger side. Good to know.

So, Ford goes thru the cost of putting an unnecessary hole in the passenger door? Their solution is to make a cover to plug the hole, rather than simply stop putting the hole there in the first place? :headbonk:

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