[azmusclecar]

I have 4 keys to my 1994 S-10 Bazer.
1: Ignition
2: Drivers door
3: Passenger door
4: Rear window/tailgate.

I'd like to buy 3 matching locks to put on the drivers, passenger door and on the tailgate.
GOAL: to go from 4keys to 2.

Can any one point me in the right direction getting the 3 lock mechanisms??

Thanks,
Rob

 

[bk2life]

Can any one point me in the right direction getting the 3 lock mechanisms

Rob,
since the beginning of time if you needed a key made, you called a locksmith.
same holds true today.
thats an easy job for any locksmith to get you squared away in no time.

 

[rls196906]

I'm not following your reply?
I don't need keys made, I need 3 matching locks.

Do you mean purchase 3 matching locks from a locksmith?

Or do mean mean the locksmith will match all the tumblers from one lock to another two?

 

[aitch]

I'm not following your reply?
I don't need keys made, I need 3 matching locks.

Do you mean purchase 3 matching locks from a locksmith?

Or do mean mean the locksmith will match all the tumblers from one lock to another two?

A locksmith should be able to 'reset' the lock cylinders to match each other.

 

[Salty Crusty]

Or buy tumblers for the doors and install them yourself, now you only have two. Buy good stuff and you'll still be cheaper than a locksmith and you'll have extra keys.

 

[rls196906]

Ahhhhh. The light bulb just lit!!!

Go ahead and laugh at me, with me.

Bless you...rhanks

 

[azmusclecar]

Looks like I needn't buy a lottery ticket today.

After several calls to Locksmiths, most of them only do residential, there's no magic wand to an easy fix. That round metal you see outside the door with the key cylinder inside......well that is crimped and takes a special tool to remove and to install the new lock cylinder.
A tool I do not have.

The locksmith also said he would need to remove the door panels etc as well and so the labor will be costly.

I asked him if I could drill the old cylinder out from the outside and then remove the round clip on the outside, he
said he would not suggest that.

He's been in business for 25 years......and he didn't seem too keen on taking the project on.

So for now, it's still four keys......tomorrow is another day

 

[MyWorkInProgress]

The special tool you need is called a flathead screw driver, there’s only a C clip holding the cylinder in, take said special tool, pop off clip, pull out and disconnect cylinder. Tail gate is similar only there is a plate with (4) 10 or 11mm bolts hiding the lock assembly. Take an hour or so of your time and pop them bad boys out.

 

[azmusclecar]

Hmmmmm Was I delivered a load of BS from the locksmith?????🤥😲😷
I see I can get (2) matching cylinders for the driver and passenger door....but not a 3rd one....I'll keep shopping.
Thanks for the post.

 

[aitch]

Looks like I needn't buy a lottery ticket today.

After several calls to Locksmiths, most of them only do residential, there's no magic wand to an easy fix. That round metal you see outside the door with the key cylinder inside......well that is crimped and takes a special tool to remove and to install the new lock cylinder.
A tool I do not have.

The locksmith also said he would need to remove the door panels etc as well and so the labor will be costly.

I asked him if I could drill the old cylinder out from the outside and then remove the round clip on the outside, he
said he would not suggest that.

He's been in business for 25 years......and he didn't seem too keen on taking the project on.

So for now, it's still four keys......tomorrow is another day

Here's a link to a youTube video showing the door lock cylinder replacement. It's not terribly difficult, but will take some time if you can make it a DYI. The video is for a pickup, but IIIRC it will be very similar or the same for the blazer doors.

This link is for another video (quality is um, OK) for the rear gate cylinder - it's easier than the doors.

And here's a link for an eBay lock cylinder kit for the Blazer - with this one it appears all 3 are keyed alike. There maybe others, and you may want to shop around for other possibilities; this is for reference only. FYI, I have no affiliation or experience with any of the eBay sellers.

S10 Blazer S15 Jimmy 83-94 Door Cylinder Pair & Rear Lock Set Black 2 GM Keys | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for S10 Blazer S15 Jimmy 83-94 Door Cylinder Pair & Rear Lock Set Black 2 GM Keys at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[azmusclecar]

Watched the videos and it seems easy enough even I can do it........or maybe my wife.......depends on if she will let me use her tools.

 

[aitch]

Watched the videos and it seems easy enough even I can do it........or maybe my wife.......depends on if she will let me use her tools.

Please keep us updated on how things progress/ turn out.

 

[azmusclecar]

Please keep us updated on how things progress/ turn out.

Will do once I check with my cost analysis advsor.......as my optometrist says:

Which looks better? This....or this..........

 

[chevymec]

May be able to find someone selling a lock and key set from parting out a blazer.

 

[azmusclecar]

I just checked Craigslist on a 200 mile search and no one is parting out any locks and keys........

Word must be out.....🔑......I need one....🔑.......and they're playing hard to get.

I honestly got sidetracked trying to fix the power door locks and that was a crash and burn..........💥

then the rattle from the rear window striker got my attention.......so I've been remiss on keeping up

with this thread........