Yes you can and it's not too hard but you need a "pin tray" that contains Schlage pins of various (numbered) lengths. There is also a metal "card" with stepped cut-outs that you can use to "gauge" the key you want to use. That will tell you what size pin to use and it's mucho faster than trial and error. You may be lucky and have a key with numbers stamped on it indicating the correct pin length. Each pin "hole" will have the variable-length pin on the bottom, a standard pin (not critical) in the middle, and a spring on top, all under the cover plate. Be careful not to lose any springs, they are under tension.
Or, you can get the kit, which includes keys but the instructions in the kit probably assume you have the old key (uses a different procedure that's somewhat easier). You are lucky that this is a deadbolt with an easily removable cylinder. The knob-in-handle locks are just about impossible to disassemble without the old key (or picking the lock). PM me if you need details. Scott, 82 300SD -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Herrman Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 8:23 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: re-keying locks I have a good quality new-in-box Schlage brand deadbolt, but the key is missing. I do not want to discard this item and wonder if there is something I can do (at minimal cost) to get a working key for it. The lock cylinder can be removed but the cost of a new cylinder is about the same as the cost of a new deadbolt with two keys. When I removed the lock cylinder, I noted that there is a small plate or cover over the top of where the pins are. Am I right in believing that I could remove this cap and replace these pins? Since I have a few Schlage keys from other locks, would I be able to insert "new"pins that would match up with a specific replacement key? Where would I get an assortment of pins? I know that home centers sell kits for re-keying up to six locks of a specific brand, one kit for Schlage and one kit for Kwikset. However, I was told that I need to already have a working key in order to re-key a cylinder. Is this true? I am inclined to believe that with minimal equipment, and maybe some good instructions, I could learn to re-key this and other basic lock cylinders. It couldn't be any more difficult then changing oil could it? Now it occurs to me that I could look this up on the Internet. So I will now do that. Meanwhile, having prepared this inquiry, I will send it. Jerry 82 240D __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7271 (20120704) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
