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03-24-2008, 05:38 PM
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hey guys i need some help i just bought an 88 rx7 from my uncle but the thing is he lost the keys for it and i have to get it out of his backyard does anyone know how to get these cars to start or even enable the steering to work with out it locking. need help asap please please please THANX in advanced
03-24-2008, 06:18 PM
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if u drop the steering colum and remove the plasic cover you can see the blank bolts holding on the ignition switch and cut the screws off or use a chisle to tap the w/ a hammer until loose then remove the ignition cylinder and the steering lock will be eliminated then you have to find the irght combination of wires on the back of the switch to connect together to jump the car
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03-29-2008, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jwteknix' post='897150' date='Mar 24 2008, 07:18 PM
if u drop the steering colum and remove the plasic cover you can see the blank bolts holding on the ignition switch and cut the screws off or use a chisle to tap the w/ a hammer until loose then remove the ignition cylinder and the steering lock will be eliminated then you have to find the irght combination of wires on the back of the switch to connect together to jump the car
james
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One screw if I remember is all that holds the switch itself to the lock cylinder. After the above to unlock the steering, just remove the switch and use a small flat screwdriver to turn the switch.
03-31-2008, 09:57 AM
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he just bought the car, probably his first rx7 and first problem, i would guess those are all good reasons for only having 3 posts. i'm sure there are easier targets out there then an 88 rx7 without keys.
with my 93 rx7 you can get the ignition switch out easily by removing the plastic colum covers as mentioned, and then its one screw on the left side that holds the switch to the lock cylinder, once the switch is removed you can rotate it into start positon with a screwdriver. I've never removed the lock cylinder so i cant help there.
Can mazda get new keys with the VIN # on an older vehical?
If not your will prob have to replace the lock cylinder at some point so you can actually use a key to start it
with my 93 rx7 you can get the ignition switch out easily by removing the plastic colum covers as mentioned, and then its one screw on the left side that holds the switch to the lock cylinder, once the switch is removed you can rotate it into start positon with a screwdriver. I've never removed the lock cylinder so i cant help there.
Can mazda get new keys with the VIN # on an older vehical?
If not your will prob have to replace the lock cylinder at some point so you can actually use a key to start it
03-31-2008, 10:21 AM
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leave it alone.
take the trunk lock to a locksmith, from there they can make a key for the car.
I have done it 2 times already for RX7s with no keys.
will cost about $25, and it takes about 5 minutes if that to get the lock out.
take the trunk lock to a locksmith, from there they can make a key for the car.
I have done it 2 times already for RX7s with no keys.
will cost about $25, and it takes about 5 minutes if that to get the lock out.
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