hello,Can anyone help please.I bought a 1984 xjs no keys for car.can i pull ignition switch and take it to a locksmith that does automotive keys? i was told it was just a regular key not security chip key?also is there more than one key or does one key fit ign,door and trunk?

 

Correct, not a chipped key.

Any locksmith should be able to fix you up.

Originally there were three keys: ignition, door/trunk/glove box, and valet. As I recall the valet ket opening the doors only, not the glove box or trunk. They usually get lost or are discarded.

Cheers
DD

 

Thanks for reply.so then the ign key is only for ign.? or will it work for door also? trunk and glove box are seperate?

 

Ignition keys works only the ignition.

The second key works doors, trunk, and glove box.

Forget about the third 'valet' key; everyone else does. It isn't necessary.

Cheers
DD

 

so if i take the glove box lock cylinder in and have key made it will fit door and trunk.great thanks for info..

 

well so much for that i got a key made for my glove box and thats all it fits.doesnt fit trunk or door.cant believe there are separate keys for door trunk and glove box and ign.the glove box is double sided.not sure about trunk , and door anyone have any ideas??

 

on my '92 l have 1 Ford type key for the ignition, glove box and boot 'trunk' and 1 flat Jag style key for the doors and fuel cap. Oh and the green valet key.

 

Maybe some of the locks have been changed, or damaged?

Or...and this is a stretch....perhaps the glove box lock cylinder is made with fewer tumblers than the other locks? Some older GM cars were made that way. The keys req'd six cuts because the lock cylinders had six tumblers...except the glove box which had only four. So if a key was made for just the glove box it wouldn't have enough cuts to operate the other locks.

If this was the case, though, I'd think the locksmith would've mentioned something.

I'd remove all the cylinders and take 'em to the lock smith and let hime sort it out.

Cheers
DD

 

If your 1984 is like my 1985 - which it will be I think - you will have three separate keys:
Door
Ignition
Boot

They are all normal keys, no chips etc etc. That is for sure.

No idea which locks the glove box as I have never tried, figuring I would rather any thief opened it the normal way than ruined the door!

Greg

 

there are only 3 keys on a new 1984 xjs, there are potentially 6 on a 30 year old car if you count the gas cap,
buy a new ignition switch & stick a remote locking conversion on it, probable the cheapest way out

 

thanks for all your help guys,I am now waiting for lock out tools to pick trunk.I orderd waffer picks for trunk since its a double sided key.I have never realy picked a lock before so it will be a challenge.
thanks again.ill post an update on this post..later..

 

ok a little more info.i had the glove box key made its a double sided waffer key.of cource it fits in trunk but doesnt turn lock.probly not enough cuts on key.wierd thing it doesnt even fit in door lock.can anyone with an xjs 84 or close to that year,tell me if there trunk and doorkey are the same? double sided waffer?I made ignition it is a one sided key and works fine.

 

Door, boot and ignition are ALL different on your car. Door and boot double sided, ignition single sided.

greg

 

on my 84 the lower key in pic fits both doors and boot and the silca single sided is steering lock starter

 

Thanks rgp.thats what i thought.but the glove box key i had made (looks just like your door and boot key) will fit my trunk but wont turn lock.its double sided.but i was told isnt long enough not enough cuts.doesnt go in my doors.they should be like your door key.im going to try taking out door lock and have key made see if it will open boot..thanks for the pic.

 

If you feel handy get a hammer and a punch go under the dash there are two bolts that are designed too snap off when torqued in place . Lay on your back slide the seat back and use the hammer and punch too direct the stud in a counter clockwise motion its a real pain in the *ss your forearms will scream at you but you'll get it off hard sharp raps on it you can use a srew driver if its the right size. Bring it in too the lock smith and let him make a new key! Or two

 

im assuming you mean taking out the ignition key switch?if so I have had a key made for ign.Thanks for info though..my problem is being able to get into trunk.im thinking if i make door key it will fit trunk..so i can put battery in and try to start car.

 

well thanks for everyones input.It was helpful..
I managed to order some auto jigglers to try and pick trunk lock.they worked it only took about 2 min and i unlocked trunk.Its amazing how easy it was.found everything that came with car new even original jag ad from 1984 owners manual jack and jack tools.and brand new spare tire and matching wheel.
Now i can drain gas and get car running.hopefully.