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TR4/4A key cylinders

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Does anyone know how to get the cylinders out of the ignition switch, door,trunk and glove box locks?
 
When you turn the key to the on positions, there is a button on the back side that becomes exposed. You press the button while pulling the key outward.
 
I don't have the keys which is why I want to jigger the pins or make a key. I'm going to try to pick them.
 
I was in that boat. Check out post #15:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?96249-Lock-Help-you-out-there-JP

You will have to pick the first lock. From that one you can hand cut a key blank...and with any luck, the other locks will still match a single key.

These are rickety locks, so picking them is not all that hard. You need one small blade screw driver to place a continuous twist on the cylinder. While holding that force, you need a little dental pick to run in and out, pushing the tumblers. With persistence you should be able to pop it in a minute or 2.

You must get them to turn in order to get them apart.
 
When I bought my tr4a the trunk was locked and no key received, With 2 little shafts it was possible to open the trunk in 2-3 minutes, hopefully rickety locks indeed.
 
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