Door key

[Piscator]

I would like to ascertain my door key number in order to source a key. I thought I might get the number from the glove box lock---however the key only fitted the glove box and the internal boot lock (OTS).

I know I could probably get the key number by removing or dismantling the door lock, but is there an easier way?

Thanks for any advice.

[tim wood]

The door key and ignition should be the same. Do you have an ignition key. I believe if these differ then one of the locks has been changed.
What you can’t tell at the moment without dismantling both door locks is if one key will fit both, as it should

[abowie]

Your door key number is stamped on the actuator arm at the back of the lock. You'll have to remove the door card and disconnect the link. It's just inboard of the little stud that the link clips to.

[tim wood]

Well I never knew that !
Every day is a school day

[Piscator]

Thank you, Andrew and Tim, for your replies.

I forgot to mention it is a S2, which means it has a steering lock/ignition switch where the ignition key is different from the door key.

With a little judicious fiddling, the glove box/boot key will lock and unlock the passenger door but not the driver's door.

I will try your tip, Andrew---many thanks.

John

[Piscator]

In my search for the door key number stamped on the actuator arm of the door lock, I took off the clip connecting the horizontal bar to the actuator arm.

I am now struggling to put the clip back to secure the connection as there is insufficient space to get my fingers there. Does anyone have any advice, please? Is there a special tool eg circlip pliers I could use?

There were no washers on the link (missing or superseded?), only clip (part no. BD23473)

Thank you for any replies.

John

[caveman]

Hi John, if you have a steady hand and good grip, long nose pliers work. I have small long nose vice grips which are perfect for this but perseverance is the key or borrow a small child

[caveman]

There’s a picture of the clip in this article, no washers btw:
https://inetogether.net/jaguar/060311.php

[Piscator]

Hi, Steve,

Thank you for your prompt reply and advice. I used a small pair of pliers from my fishing-tackle box and it worked first time.

Thanks again, Steve.

I hope you can resolve your issues with the electronic fuel pumps.

Best regards

John

[caveman]