Thread: I have three different keys for my County. Is it possible to need only one?

I just use the ignition key in my 101 then lock the doors by reaching in through the window, then slide the window shut - it keeps the honest people out.

Originally Posted by alittlebitconcerned

Hello wise forum.

My 85 County has a key for the ignition, a key for the front doors and another for the back door. My ignition key is much longer than the door keys.

I’ve seen I can buy new barrels for all the doors that are all keyed alike but I’m hoping I can have the ignition use the same key. Anyone know if this is possible?

Pretty sure it's not. Maybe you could get one of the myriad of central locking kits from one of the usual online suspects.

My 1984 cab chassis 110 has only the one key for ignition and both doors.

Originally Posted by windsock

My 1984 cab chassis 110 has only the one key for ignition and both doors.

Interesting! Do you know if it’s original?

I have no idea really but I have no reason to think otherwise. Ignition and driver door tumblers are loose enough to be original and the passenger door is still relatively tight. The key is a copy of a very worn key I got with the truck back in 2008. Unless there was a supplier of Land Rover tumblers that came in a set before I purchased it I cannot think of any way they are not original.

I have transferred the drivers door tumbler to a new door latch mechanism and that is the only change I have made.

Originally Posted by alittlebitconcerned

Hello wise forum.

My 85 County has a key for the ignition, a key for the front doors and another for the back door. My ignition key is much longer than the door keys.

I’ve seen I can buy new barrels for all the doors that are all keyed alike but I’m hoping I can have the ignition use the same key. Anyone know if this is possible?

I believe you are missing 2 keys
One for the console cubby box and the one for the bonnet

I have tried different locksmiths to try and achieve what you are asking, one bloke did try to find a solution to no avail, every other one didn’t have a clue or give a rats arse, so my solution is don’t worry about locking it and keep the ignition key in a safe place (usually the ignition).
I have found if it’s not a landcruiser , people aren’t interested in stealing it🤣

If the door keys have the same profile then they can be keyed the same. Just try put the driver's door key in the back door. If it fits then take it out and take it to a good locksmith.
The ignition, if it's like mine, is a separate profile and so cannot be keyed the same.
I'm a locksmith by trade.

Originally Posted by windsock

I have no idea really but I have no reason to think otherwise. Ignition and driver door tumblers are loose enough to be original and the passenger door is still relatively tight. The key is a copy of a very worn key I got with the truck back in 2008. Unless there was a supplier of Land Rover tumblers that came in a set before I purchased it I cannot think of any way they are not original.

I have transferred the drivers door tumbler to a new door latch mechanism and that is the only change I have made.

Windsock, is you single key short single sided like to usual door ones, or longer double sided like the usual ignition key?

To the OP, you could fit a new ignition switch in the dash, from say a series 2, which uses a very similar short single sided key? You'd lose the steering lock though, which technically would not be legal....