Door Key Retrieval

[CBJeeper]

1990 Wagoneer- The seller placed the only door key on the dash and then watched it slide down and drop into the defroster vent. Is there any reasonable method of gaining access to the bottom of the vent and fishing it out? It looks like the entire dash would need to come out.

I found a locksmith that claims that they can decode and cut a new key for $135.00. I would guess that this is likely going to be my best bet?

 

[Saudade]

Or you can just buy a new lock cylinder for about $20 that will come with 2 keys. You'll need to pull the steering wheel with tools your can "rent" for free at your local autoparts store.

 

[dktool]

Magnet on a string if you like to fish.

 

[Anak]

Unless there is a steel ring on that key a magnet is not likely to be of much use.

 

[CBJeeper]

Or you can just buy a new lock cylinder for about $20 that will come with 2 keys. You'll need to pull the steering wheel with tools your can "rent" for free at your local autoparts store.

1990 uses the GM style square ignition and round door keys. You can buy door lock cylinders for cheap. You cannot source the rear hatch cylinder. These would have to come from a donor vehicle.

 

[CBJeeper]

Magnet on a string if you like to fish.

Nope. Keys are not magnetic. Do like to fish!

 

[dktool]

Nope. Keys are not magnetic. Do like to fish!

Then F the Heep and go fishing !

 

[Saudade]

1990 uses the GM style square ignition and round door keys. You can buy door lock cylinders for cheap. You cannot source the rear hatch cylinder. These would have to come from a donor vehicle.

Oops. sorry. Somehow I "read" ignition key. You're right.

A heater core and evap replacement may be in your immediate future.

 

[CBJeeper]

Then F the Heep and go fishing !

If I were smarter, I probably would!!!