Originally Posted by
Fummins
I just went to pull a car inside. Put the key in the ignition and it wouldn't start. The dash lights came on but that's all that happened. I eventually realized I was using the key for the wrong car. I thought the ignition tumbler may have been worn but the key fit perfectly in the door lock as well. The key's aren't just similar they are cut exactly the same. I wonder how many other cars share the same key?
I bet its a lot. And even if not, I bet they are similar enough that they could work in other doors at least. I remember back in college, I figured out that with a properly worn key, I could get into just about every 88-98 Chevrolet/GMC pickup on campus. Friends only of course.
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