Failed break-in = broken door lock

[cali_axela]

I noticed a bunch of scratches and a nasty gouge next to my driver's door key hole the other day, and didn't think much about it. But this morning my remote entry transponder was being fritzy so I tried using the physical key for the first time in awhile, and it won't work! I believe they tried to ram it open or something, the key goes in loosely but won't turn.

Since the key still works in the ignition and rear gate, is it possible for a locksmith to just key a new cylinder into the door to match my existing key? Or am I going to have to pay to get all 3 re-done if I want them to match? I guess the smart answer would be to just call the locksmith, but if anyone knows, and it's the bad news answer, I'll just live with it as-is.

 

[Uneek]

You can order a new door cylinder. It'll come with its own set of keys (2). You'll have to get a locksmith and rekey the cylinder to match the rest.

This was the case with an older Toyota pickup that had a similar thing happen.

Good luck.

 

[Acidmeld]

If you get the key cylinder from the dealer they will send it out to be cut to your original key code. Should only be 30-40 plus cost of cylinder and install. Install is a pita though.

 

[cali_axela]

If you get the key cylinder from the dealer they will send it out to be cut to your original key code. Should only be 30-40 plus cost of cylinder and install. Install is a pita though.

Ok, I also need to take the front door panels off for a speaker install, so at least I can kill two fixes with one install day, so that's good news. Can they look up my "key code" by VIN or am I supposed to know that? I only got one key with the car and nothing else, bought it used. Thanks.