Lock Codes

What are they, where to

find them, and how to use
them!!
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What are lock or key codes?

Key codes come in two types:

Blind codes - code will need to be translated into the cuts via code
software.

Direct digit codes - the code contains the actual cuts of the key.
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Where to find the codes.
Key codes can be found is various locations depending on the type of lock.

- For residential and commercial

door locks the code is usually on
the factory key
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Where to find the codes cont.
- For cabinets, office
furniture and tool
boxes the code can be
on the key as well as
on the face of the lock.
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Where to find the codes cont.
- For pad locks the key code can be found on the back (combination type)
or on the key

- For automobiles (First place to check it the Owners Manual)

- GM and Ford the best place ins the ignition lock
- Toyota and Nissan if there is a passenger door lock it will be on
there if there is not a passenger door lock then it should be on the drivers
door lock.
- Honda if there is a glove compartment it should be there.
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How to use them.
- Blind codes need to be translated Below are some of the brands of
translation software.
Brand Subscript Purchas Types of Access Print Code Card For ILCO /
ion e HPC Code Machines
Framon Genericode Yes Yes Subscription online only Yes
Purchase on PC Only
InstaCode Live Yes No Install with Subscription Yes

Blackhawk Yes No Online Only Yes

HPC Code Source No Yes Installed on PC only Yes

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GENERICODE Demo

Framon provides a free trial for Security Locksmith Association

Members

Looking up Codes:
- Toyota Camery 2005 - 56001
- Chevorlet Silverado - S776G
- Ford F150 – 0031X
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GENERICODE Demo Cont.

Using software to search partial cuts when no code is available and door
lock has been decoded.
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Tips
- Consider selling a service to decode customers keys.

- When rekeying locks consider proving the customer with the keycodes
for their records

- For all keys lost on cars consider providing the key cuts to customer as
value added service. Remember it is only value added if you tell them you
are doing it free of charge.
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Bottom line:
- Key codes equal more money for your business.

- If you are not set up to use key codes you are leaving money on the table.
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