Fiat Dino Forum (FDF)

Hi,

My name is Damien from France. I'm 37.
I am looking for a 2400 coupe.
Unfortunately the keys were lost.

Wich fiat models use the same lock cylinder? For the doors and ignition.

How to unlock the steering without ignition keys?

Thanks and sorry for my english.

Maybe this helps:
http://www.fiatdinoforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=6719#p6719
Good luck!

Tobi's post above references my question regarding keys for a 2.0 Spider. all keys lost and wheels not centered. Lots of fun moving that one.

I can confirm, without cutting the ignition switch casting in two ( its almost impossible anyway without removing the column) or finding a locksmith who can replicate the key by feel in the tumblers (they exist but are as rare as hens teeth) you must drill out the lockset. Use only the best drills you can buy, start with a 5-6mm and end up with an 8-9mm drill. If you break a drill bit inside your problems get worse.
My locksmith spent nearly 3 days trying to cut a spare, he went through 8 blanks, he said he had never been "stumped" before.

Good luck
Michael

PS: did you look under the floor matts

Damien,
I forgot to mention, if you do have to buy a new switch (they are listed by several vendors) be careful what you buy. Most of them are Russian made for Fiats made under license there.
Originals are still available, some embers on the forum may sill have one or two spares.
Before you drill the lock out, write down the number from the drum, the Dino switches have an additional terminal than the 124's that externally look very similar.
M

Hi,

Thanks for your answers.
It is not my car for the moment. I prepare.
I have never see it (far from home), but I know keys are lost.

So, do you think it is easier to remove the steering column for load the car on the trailer?

Door lock cylinder are the same as 124 spider?

Thanks.

The best way to move this car, with the least effort and later in you crowded garage, is a set of wheel Dollie’s. Similar to these in the link.
You’ll wonder how you ever worked on cars without a set of these.

https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/tools/ ... 41782.html

Michael

if you don't have such dollies or toe jacks, put a shovel under each tyre.

Great farmers fix!!