Ferrari Keys

william · Post by **william** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:27 pm

I know this has probably been discussed, but where can I find key blanks for my GTE? I only have one key for my car right now and would like to have another one made. Any suggestions or advice?

Thanks

rschmoll · Post by **rschmoll** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:29 pm

I believe that Mike Dunn http://www.madenterprise.com/ carries them in both "Ceam" and "Torino" script for $95. Maserati Source sells them on Ebay for $200 or so. Jonathan Brent who visits this site http://www.jb330gt.com/Costs.htm had bought key blanks for $26 some time ago, perhaps his source is still in existence. And, finally, Kerry Chesbro http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari/p ... ndkeys.htm had a source at $25 each for lots of 10 or greater.

Thats all the notes I have.
Best of luck,

Post by **josh** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:44 pm

Also try http://www.key-men.com/, they have pictures of all their blanks, so maybe you'll see the right one.

I have never bought anything from them personally, but I bookmarked their site some time ago.

--Josh

william · Post by **william** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:29 am

Thanks rschmoll, BTW I was in Boston last week.

Thanks Josh, I'll check out the web site.

Steve Meltzer · Post by **Steve Meltzer** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:08 pm

I've bought blanks for my 330 gtc from Key-Men.com. Fairly priced, excellent service and fast shipping. Their web pages are also very instructive. steve meltzer

william · Post by **william** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:56 am

Thanks Steve.

lukek · Post by **lukek** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:00 pm

I wander how different the breakdown is for 250 GTEs....My ignition key actually has a rubberized head, but it looks like it migtht not be original (if the 330 that came later is not coated)

http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari/KeysandLocks.htm

Jimmyr · Post by **Jimmyr** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:30 pm

Some of the larger key shops (not Ace hardware)in major cities usually can cut the older Ferrari keys if they stock Taylor foreign key blanks - about $3.00. These naturally would not be the origional looking OEM keys, but will work well as a spare etc. Jim

william · Post by **william** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:23 am

Thanks Jim.

M.Plechaty · Post by **M.Plechaty** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:00 pm

I, too, am searching for key blanks for my GTE.
The GTE Listino Parti Ricambio shows a total of 5 locks controlled with 3 keys, although I'm making a large assumption that this was the way all GTE's rolled out of Pininfarina. And, of course, over the years, locks become damaged & are replaced, and locks may even for whatever reason, be rekeyed.
Page 35 shows what I think (my high school Latin is of absolutely no help) to be the trunk lock & key, item 241 34.160.
Page 71 shows what I think is the glove box lock & key, item 239 76.510.
Also on page 71 are the three remaining GTE locks & keys, item 239 76.502. The lock on the left is for the gas door, to its right is what I think is the left door lock, so the remaining lock must be for the ignition switch.
I have found a blank for the ignition key (which is not keyed the same as the gas lock in my car) at Key-Men; I am searching for a blank for the door key (which IS keyed the same as the trunk lock in my car), and I have no clue as to the correct blank for the glove box lock, as I don't have a key. Would anybody care to send me a scan or photo of their glove box key or other info so I have an idea what to look for?
Thanks.

Post by **330GT** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:32 pm

rschmoll wrote:...And, finally, Kerry Chesbro http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari/p ... ndkeys.htm had a source at $25 each for lots of 10 or greater.

Thats all the notes I have.
Best of luck,

Actually I had to buy them in lots of 10 for 25-30 for the 10. I do have individual blanks for $5 each.

M.Plechaty and William,

Look at http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari/KeysandLocks.htm for some blank numbers that you could have a good key shop look up to see if they are like yours. Or if you want to take some good digital pictures of your key both sides laid down and from the end that you stick in, I can compare them to the blanks I have or look up a possible number in the key books I have.

william · Post by **william** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:26 am

Hi kerry,

The key that I have closely resembles the key in the photo kind of a triangle end to it. I know its not orginal as it has USA stamped on it. I only have one key for the car and this key also works on the gas cover lid, and trunk. I believe it also works on the the door lock and glove box not sure about them but I'll check. Anyway which style of key blanks do you have for five bucks?

Also, was it common for the car to have one key for all the locks?

Thanks

Post by **330GT** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:10 am

william wrote:Hi kerry,

The key that I have closely resembles the key in the photo kind of a triangle end to it. I know its not orginal as it has USA stamped on it. I only have one key for the car and this key also works on the gas cover lid, and trunk. I believe it also works on the the door lock and glove box not sure about them but I'll check. Anyway which style of key blanks do you have for five bucks?

Since you have a replacement key already, it should have the brand (ILCO, Taylor, etc.) stamped on it along with a blank number. I can use a cross reference book to look that up.
Those pictures are of the replacement blanks I have. Most are ILCO brand, have the right shaped head, but don't say SAFE, etc. like the originals would.

william wrote:Also, was it common for the car to have one key for all the locks?

Thanks

Most certainly in 330 GTs with an ignition key that locks the steering wheel, there was more than one key. My PF coupe uses different key blanks for the ignition, doors and trunk lock. I don't have any experience with GTE keys however.

Note, if you use http://www.key-men.com, their patterns are looking at the opening where the key goes in. As always, the best bet to get a key that is right and works well is to take the old key (if available) and lock or car to a competent locksmith. That way you know that the blank fits in the keyway correctly and the lock works smoothly after the blank has been cut to fit.

william · Post by **william** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:19 pm

Last night I was messing around with the Ferrari and experimented with my only key. I found that it does lock and unlock the driver door. I noticed that my passenger door does not have a keyslot on the door handle? I locked the driver door hoping there was a mechanism that would lock the passenger door however I could still open the passenger door? No lock on that door.... Also found I could slide the key in the trunk latch however could not turn it to lock it . Maybe something is wrong with this lock. I did not want to force it as I only have one key. The key also works on may gas lid. The key would not fit in the glove box lock.

Any thoughts on the passenger door not locking? Is there a mechanism that locks both doors? I have not took the door panel off to see.

M.Plechaty · Post by **M.Plechaty** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:06 pm

William, if you have a GTE, the right door locks from the inside only. The handle that opens the door from the inside is pushed down to lock the door.

The trunk key usually was keyed the same as the ignition & gas cap cover key, and the door had its own key. If there is a lock on the glove box, it was keyed separately, as well.

However, locks get changed for whatever reason over the years. On my GTE, for example, the trunk lock is keyed the same as the door key (accident damage in Italy ruined the original lock), & the original ignition switch disappeared at some point so the replacement was not keyed the same as the gas cap door. I could (?should?) have had the replacement ignition lock rekeyed, but, well, hindsite is always 20/20.

Hope this helps,
Mike Plechaty