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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Can anyone tell me if the t-top locks and the entry keys are the same? I bought a car with no entry key. The guy lost it. I was thinking it would be easier to take a t-top to the locksmith.

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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Can anyone tell me if the t-top locks and the entry keys are the same? I bought a car with no entry key. The guy lost it. I was thinking it would be easier to take a t-top to the locksmith.

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No, they're aren't the same.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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The key for the door is the same for the t-tops unless they have been changed
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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If they're original than yes it is the same.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bigj2717
The key for the door is the same for the t-tops unless they have been changed
No kidding, really? When I bought mine - it came with 3 keys: ignition, door and t-top (much smaller key) my door key does not work in my t-top lock. I apologize if I gave wrong information.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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my door key also unlock my t-tops also
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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My 97 TA has two keys. An ignition key, and one other that locks/unlocks the following:
T Tops, Glovebox, Hatch, & Both Doors. Maybe it changes from year to year, but I dont know. I just know mine only needs 1 key to unlock 4 things.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Thanks...well its atleast worth a shot....either way I will get a key for the t-tops! lol
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never felt the need to lock them. cant even think of a reason to
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
never felt the need to lock them. cant even think of a reason to
Other than the fact that I (or anyone for that matter) could peel the top of the window back, stick your hand in there, and unlatch it? Its rather easy.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by squee
Other than the fact that I (or anyone for that matter) could peel the top of the window back, stick your hand in there, and unlatch it? Its rather easy.
how the hell do you "peel the top of the window back"?
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
how the hell do you "peel the top of the window back"?
Its pretty easy actually. If your gentle you won't break anything either. I'd had to do it a couple times...
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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It is pretty common to break in that way. I've also seen a few fly off. Mine are always locked because of it.
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Yeah I had to get in mine by "pealing" the window back a few times. Also had a "close encounter" with my tops ALMOST flying off, after I pealed the window back and forgot to relatch them. Got up to about 55....heard a whistleing noise......thought the windows were cracked a little so I tried to raise them....and all of a sudden the tops raised a little (v shaped), and i thought OHHHH $hit.....Slowed downed FAST and they droped back in place and I latched them with a quickness.
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