# New Keys? **URL:** \ **Category:** NEV & LSV Forum\ **Created:** [October 12, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-keys/4521 "2014-10-12T16:30:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![piper247](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/piper247/32/548_2.png) [@piper247](https://community.electricforum.com/u/piper247)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-keys/4521/1 "2014-10-12T16:30:17Z")
If I remember correctly, I read somewhere on the forum that other than the dealer, getting keys made for our GEMS was next to impossible. Is this true? I only ask because I had no problem getting mine copied and I’ll pass on the info if needed. John ---
**Author:** ![GEMmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-keys/4521/2 "2014-10-15T16:10:37Z")
I have changed several of ours to NAPA universal key switches sold though their Echlin line. Their are two switches, either of which will fit and cost under $15. The keys are a generic type that any locksmith can duplicate. The Italian made Medeco lock from GEM is over $150 and uses keys our 30 year locksmith cannot find. The part numbers can be found here: [http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-vehicles/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html](http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-vehicles/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html) Daniel ---
**Author:** ![piper247](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/piper247/32/548_2.png) [@piper247](https://community.electricforum.com/u/piper247)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-keys/4521/3 "2014-10-15T16:27:20Z")
[quote=GEMmechanic;22325]I have changed several of ours to NAPA universal key switches sold though their Echlin line. Their are two switches, either of which will fit and cost under $15. The keys are a generic type that any locksmith can duplicate. The Italian made Medeco lock from GEM is over $150 and uses keys our 30 year locksmith cannot find. The part numbers can be found here: [http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-vehicles/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html](http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-vehicles/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html) Daniel[/quote] Hey Daniel, I don’t know why your lock smith couldn’t find a blank that would work. I took my key to Home Depot and got a key made no problem. He used an E80 (by there code) and it works fine. He said it was most often used as a mail box key. hope this might help those looking for duplicate keys. John ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-keys/4521/4 "2014-10-15T18:31:57Z")
John Trunk and dash keys are common but ignition key is not available in our area. I changed out the switch on my last cart to NAPA. NOTE: NAPA switch is much sturdier than OEM. ---
**Author:** ![piper247](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/piper247/32/548_2.png) [@piper247](https://community.electricforum.com/u/piper247)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-keys/4521/5 "2014-10-15T20:08:10Z")
[quote=OLD HOUSEBOATER;22331]John Trunk and dash keys are common but ignition key is not available in our area. I changed out the switch on my last cart to NAPA. NOTE: NAPA switch is much sturdier than OEM.[/quote] Interesting, my ignition key is the same as my glove box and the lock on the fusebox. I don’t have a trunk because I have the eS. I would have thought they all would be the same.