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Even in the hardware store they are selling the keys in a little packet for the smart key system almost $10 for two keys.
Marketing hype I guess.
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dll932 wrote:
brosskgm wrote:Some how I just posted on the wrong list. Not sure how it took me to that one.
I have a crazy, dumb question. I've started to notice an increase of people locking them selves out of their smart key lock. I have the tumbler reset and it works fine, but I have also be asked lately to re-key them for people. Ok, no problem there until I was told they use a different Kwikset key.
The question, How do you tell the difference between a Smart key and a regular Kwikset key used for re-keying?
I can't tell the difference. The ones sent to me that are suppose to be Kwikset smart key doesn't have any different markings or cuts than the regular Kwikset keys I use now for re-keying.
Thanks Bob
I doubt there is any difference, but your friends may be using worn or improperly copied keys.
If you are referring to the 'Kwikset Rekey Kit' packets, they have the tool and six keys. Only two keys are shown to show the two different bittings in the kit. The rest of the keys are behind the paper backing. Four nickel silver keys with one bitting (they call them every day keys) and two brass keys with the other bitting (they call them back up keys).
They are KW1 blanks.
Gordon
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GWiens2001 wrote:If you are referring to the 'Kwikset Rekey Kit' packets, they have the tool and six keys. Only two keys are shown to show the two different bittings in the kit. The rest of the keys are behind the paper backing. Four nickel silver keys with one bitting (they call them every day keys) and two brass keys with the other bitting (they call them back up keys).
They are KW1 blanks.
Gordon
Ah....the old smartkey issue rear's it's head again.
In case you are unaware (and it seems that many are still unaware)...
Using Kwikset original factory produced keyblanks in their smartkey line prevents the common problems associated with incorrectly cut keys or after market keyblanks (like Ilco KW1).
Every single case where a client has been locked out AFAIK is due to the customer not using factory original keyblanks. The problem is exacerbated when using brass keyblanks as opposed to nickel silver (dont ask why).
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Yes. If you pick the lock and turn it 90 degrees to the right, then use the rekey tool in the slot, then put in the new key and turn it 90 degrees left, then back to center. Voila, rekeyed.
Gordon
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Greetings, this is my first post, so forgive me if it's an ignorant one. Does The "kwickset smart key" in which you are referring to rekey itself to any key that fits in the keyhole - when a four digit code is entered. (I believe there is a small tool that has to be inserted into a hole under an access plate.)It's been a while since I had it, but I think this lock also had numbered buttons on the key side so that it could be opened by a combination. My question is; is this the same lock you are referring to? and if it is; ; does the compound the key is made of (brass,silver, nickel) really matter. Thanks for the info. Mack
619Mack wrote:Greetings, this is my first post, so forgive me if it's an ignorant one. Does The "kwickset smart key" in which you are referring to rekey itself to any key that fits in the keyhole - when a four digit code is entered. (I believe there is a small tool that has to be inserted into a hole under an access plate.)It's been a while since I had it, but I think this lock also had numbered buttons on the key side so that it could be opened by a combination. My question is; is this the same lock you are referring to? and if it is; ; does the compound the key is made of (brass,silver, nickel) really matter. Thanks for the info. Mack
Mack,
You are thinking of the SmartCode lock. It has a keypad entry and a SmartKey lock cylinder. Entering the code is only to unlock the door, and has nothing to do with rekeying the lock.
Good question, though!
Gordon
Just when you finally think you have learned it all, that is when you learn that you don't know anything yet.
If anyone is interested, I have uploaded a video to youtube showing picking and rekeying a smartkey lock without a cradle. Sorry it isn't as discernible as I hoped.
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