VW Beetle Lost Ignition Key? Door handle removal! Here's The Fix! Easy Remedy!

[@pouncerminned863]

I’m a locksmith and started doing VW keys. Very interesting keys I must say. I also rekey them so you can have matching locks to one key. Thanks for the video

[@jamiewalton23]

Every day is a learning day Slades keep them coming buddy

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, it’s comments like this to keep me motivated! Thank you so much I truly appreciate it.

[@zimms-world]

This is very helpful. I’ve seen a lot of people struggle with not having keys when they buy their vw’s

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much I hope it helps a lot of folks. I must admit after 40 years this is the first time I bought one without the keys. I feel like I got lucky with it having the original doorhandles or I would’ve been in a bind.

[@Speakerlynette]

Learn something new every time! And thanks for the vw key person email! Good resource to have!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! Is your 67 done yet? I’m waiting for you to post on that! When it’s done don’t forget to visit my website, and send some photos and a short bio and I will add your car to it. sladesvwbeetle.com/

[@Speakerlynette]

@@SladesVWBeetle i just sent you and email. check your junk folder since I have not emailed you before. thank you for your amazing videos and explaining well enough for a dummy like me to understand. and your pictures that pop up when you make a comment are really funny! :)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@Speakerlynette I just received it hunny! Your not a dummy, we all learn as we go along! I am glad you enjoy the memes, I am just and oddball! LOL

[@williamtanner1372]

That's great results! My beetle came with 4 keys. Ignition, R door, L door, and unknown.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh dang!! Unknown!! I’ve had cars like that before my friend. I get a ton of keys with them, and some of them didn’t even make sense..😁

[@jid2905]

Thank you, man!! I have been needing to make spare keys for my 1973 Vw Thing!! I appreciate you!! I just subscribed to your channel.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much!! I appreciate the support!

[@thebadbug7026]

This is excellent as I need to remove my handles for paint prep and didn’t know how, but now I do. Thanks Slade!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re welcome my friend, I hope that you have been doing well. It’s amazing how easy some of these parts come off of these cars. And then of course other parts not so easy. 😁

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

I love it man! Great video as always! Dang, that i such a nice car! I learn something every time i watch one of your videos! Thank you again for making these for all of the people like me out there!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks I truly appreciate that. I just try to film everything I can think of in hopes that these videos will help others out there.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Nice job. Showing some good little tricks of the trade. This is going to be a good series. Car seems very complete.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I have a lot to do, but it seems like I have a nice foundation! Keep up the great work on your Comet! I’m truly enjoying your channel.

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

Thanks a lot Slades for sharing. Keep the good job up. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! And thanks for taking the time to comment! Time to get on the 68! Cheers!! 🍺🍺

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

Slades thanks for sharing this POC information. This is awesome. I will be sending him mine to get a couple of spare keys. Take care brother.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother! He’s a really great guy to deal with and he ships really fast when he does it. I’m definitely going to get some more keys done by him.

[@GoodOldMike]

This was a really informative /cool video man. Learned a few things I know will come in handy.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother! Thanks for always being here.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great video. Now I know where the key code is thanks. Glad they worked out for you. Have a good week...

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank Eugene!! I was so thankful they were the original handles. Thanks for always being here!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Thats a great tip. I did this job about 10 years ago on a 67 I had. I had to.take the locks out of the car and send them out in the mail. Your 68 looks great. Its a deluxe model. Yours has the brake warning light above the radio. You notice yours has the wrap on the steering wheel. Almost every original car I have bought has the wrap. Im wondering if it was a factory add on.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I didn’t know mine was the deluxe model! You know more than me about this. It has the factory pop out windows, and of course the sunroof. If there’s anything else you can tell me that makes it special please do. That steering wheel wrap was really big in the 70s. I don’t think they put them on at the dealer?

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

Great video man. I’m glad you got a few keys for this car and I’m glad they work in both the doors and ignition.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I’m thankful the door handles were not changed out! Or I would’ve not been a very healthy guy, ripping the steering column apart.

[@superbear617]

Interesting!! So simple to remove the handle!! Good to know!! The matching locks also mean the ignition switch is original to the car, too! I had to replace an ignition switch on my (non VW) car once, and it was a hassle having the door key different from the ignition key. Anyway, good luck with the build!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment! I was really fortunate that no one change the handles. I like being able to have one key. It makes it so convenient. Changing an ignition switch especially without having the key can be a nightmare!

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Again a Nice video slade, I had to do the same with the oval. But the number was on the ignition lock from the oval and very lucky that the doorlock was also original. 👍👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Outstanding my friend! I’m glad that all worked out for you. That can be such a headache! Thanks for always being here I truly appreciate it!

[@JMKGarage]

Thanks for sharing. My keys go into my door locks, but won’t fully turn to unlock, so I make a point to either never lock, or just leave the windows open. This video will help me get them off the door properly to repair the issue.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Let me ask a question my friend, is it easy to pull the button up-and-down? I would try pulling the handle, and lubricating the mechanism inside the door, and also the lock. Maybe that’s all it needs.

[@JMKGarage]

@@SladesVWBeetle it’s a ‘66, so there is no lock specific button... the inside door handle pushes down to lock, then unlocks as you lift up to open the door. That works nicely on both, and the door keys will also lock the car, but they won’t turn the other direction to unlock 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Ahhhhh okay!! Okay on my video I said only remove the one screw. I believe on yours, they’re two screws for your handle! I like your Beetle. It’s very nice!

[@JMKGarage]

@@SladesVWBeetle thank you 🙏

[@beefsoda1]

Brilliant! Thanks slade! You have the coolest name ever 😎

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate that, and thank you so much for being here.

[@terrancemoore2035]

SWEET!!! I'm living with one key. Definitely going to get a few extras cut. Thanks for the tip!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I hope you’ve been doing well! Justin is a great guy, and since you live somewhat near me you will have a new key within 48 hours. Give a yell when you get a chance sometime. Would like to chat.

[@terrancemoore2035]

@@SladesVWBeetle I'm out of town right now but home Sunday morning. Would love to swing by and buy a sweatshirt. I'll send a few pics from where I am. Occasionally there are nice beetle's driving around here as everyday drivers.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I would love for you to stop by and visit that would be great. There’s always food here, iced tea, and hot coffee. You’re more than welcome my friend. Let me know when you’re home, and we will work something out for sure. My doors always open to you! I don’t keep them shirts here, they are on my website. I don’t make them myself, if I did they would come out terrible. LOL Just send me a text or call whenever you would like. My phone is always handy.

[@terrancemoore2035]

@@SladesVWBeetle Excellent. I will order from the website. Looking forward to sitting and shooting the &hit when I return. Have a great day my friend.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much my friend! So looking forward to having some coffee and hanging out. Be sure to text or give me a call whenever you feel like it. Please be safe!

[@VA7ACG]

Awesome man. I'm liking this channel a bunch!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much! I truly appreciate the wonderful comment.

[@VA7ACG]

@@SladesVWBeetle Hey no worries. I'm too old to spend time looking at videos featuring people with ridiculous ego's and leaving me with the thought that I've just been shown how NOT to do something! Your videos come across as someone who truly wants to be sharing his experience and learning without the Darwin awards folks knocking at the door. Good honest & humble dude in the garage... and it seems that you've earned that credit!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Well thank you very much! Those words really meant a lot to me. I’m just an older guy, that has been Messing around with these for a while. I really like helping others, actually I have folks that stop by the garage once in a while and I just fix their cars for free. That’s what it’s all about is helping each other out. Thanks so much for being here. I keep it plain and simple, I’m not a fancy type of guy. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to leave a comment!

[@gordondonahue4810]

This video came at a great time. I have keys; but I didn’t know about where the code was. 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s awesome Gordon! I hope this helped out a lot. These old cars have all kind of secrets. 😁

[@royworks28]

All good information, that totally awesome does work good, that’s great you can get those keys made.the merchandise looks awesome by the way. When I get a chance and some money I want to get you Gary and Mike’s shirts

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother, truly it saved me a lot of aggravation. I no longer have to worry about throwing a hole in the steering column to get it out. And thank you for the consideration on the T-shirt! I hope that you have been doing well.

[@Wiencourager]

Great info. My beetle has mismatched door handles so my key doesn’t work on passenger side. I’ll have to get the code and get a key for it. I don’t want to replace the handle since it’s a black finish for my love bug special edition. I want one of those cool vw logo keys too. Mine just came with generic replacement keys.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It’s so nice to be able to use a code and get a key! It makes life simple, well at least for that. 😁

[@PopularityContest]

That awesome really gets the job done

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! It truly helped out a lot, kept me from having to do a lot of crap. 😁

[@PopularityContest]

@@SladesVWBeetle This project is going to be epic. Its my favorite year bug

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!! When I was 16 my first beetle was a 1968, that’s why I am truly excited about it bro.

[@kennethswain6313]

That was very usefulI didn’t know about the door latch either. They key resource is better that great I’ll archive that and hope I won’t need his email.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Ken, and thank you so much for being here. Justin is definitely really good at what he does.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Wow you lucked out! AWSOME video.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much! Yes I truly did lock out. If not there would’ve been a different type a video with me swearing and drilling holes to get the ignition out. 😂

[@Paulman50]

That's a great tip but I don't have any doors. Solved my hot start problems, the float valve is now packed with 1.3mm washers. That's way over the empi recomndations, starts better idles better and was far more responsive when I tuned the fuel and air screws. 34pic3 empi

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s awesome! I’m glad to hear it all worked out. They just need a little messing around with, and then they can be great carburetors.

[@antoniorivera6187]

Cool nice to know we’re the code is awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Antonio, and thanks for taking the time to comment

[@timothykane2916]

Great video!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much Tim! I truly appreciate that.

[@VA7ACG]

I don't see the email for the locksmith.. am I missing something?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I actually just put it in the description just now. I had it come across the screen when I was talking you may have missed it. But I’m glad you said some thing I forgot to add it to the description!

[@brandonhahn9203]

Hi ive got a 74 vw beetle, my drivers door is stuck, wont open from inside or out, any suggestions?

[@mandilake9227]

Do you have a phone number or different email to contact Justin? The email you have listed comes back as not found.

[@blakewaddell451]

Another great video Slades. Good tips for sure. I can’t cut any by code because I only have the old school machines not the fancy computer ones lol. It’s handy to know a little bit about being a locksmith when you are a mechanic. If I ever lose the keys for mine I know where to go. Now if only I could find where I put the keys for my truck that would be great 👍. Lol.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I was actually amazed, that my doorhandles were original. If they would’ve not been, well there would’ve been a video but would’ve not been very good. LOL oh my gosh you lost your truck keys. 😳

[@blakewaddell451]

@@SladesVWBeetle Yes I’m glad they were original too. Or if they weren’t then the cylinders have been swapped out I’ve seen that before. Yeah I lost the keys for the truck they are somewhere at home because I fell asleep in the recliner and had them on my lap and woke up and they were gone 😳.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I am very thankful it worked out. The follow up video probably would’ve not been very much fun. I bet if you dig down inside that recliner you’re going to find them keys. Maybe other fun things to, that’s what happens when I reach down in my recliner. 😂

[@blakewaddell451]

@@SladesVWBeetle haha 😂 well I have already reached down in there, turned the chair over too look, looked all around the house and can’t find them anywhere. Oh well my birthday is coming up on Friday maybe I can convince my parents to pay for a new key LOL. The ignition has been replaced before though so I’d have to get two keys made.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh wow, they are definitely not done in your recliner then. I’ve always find all kind of neat things down inside of mine. Yes, it might be Time to get a new ignition. I always get two or three keys made because I get paranoid. I know what kind of stupid things I do.😁

[@leslieannehill6880]

Blessed man!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend! ✌🏻

[@TateChmielewski]

Oh man he’s about to be making lots of keys 😂

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Haha!! He really did a great job, and he was very quick and very friendly to deal with. Thanks for being here!

[@bubot17]

👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Gilbert!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!!

[@redshirt-scotty]

quotable moments in this one. "the crap really works", "oh thank god"

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😂😂😂 yeah sometimes, I sound like a five year old when I’m filming. 😂 I was surprised that it actually worked!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice,

[@lexiaontube]

Lol ,, the locks are so worn by now that any key you push there will work

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Haha!! Probably right! Although I had a few keys on hand that were from other Volkswagen beetles, and I tried them. I think I was hoping to get lucky because I’m cheap. They wouldn’t work 😁