i own a 1973 cadillac with a weatherstripping leaking problem in the trunk.... my main problem is someone stole my main set of keys (w/ cadillac keychain) and now i have no trunk key, and water is quickly collecting in the trunk. Can someone help me find a new key for my trunk, or point me in the right direction? :crybaby:

The original keys had a key code that was stamped on a knock-out portion of the key. It was to be knocked-out of the key and the knock-out given to the original buyer, who, in turn, was suppose to put the knock-outs in a safe place in case the keys were lost. Then a new set could be made from the code. You don't have the coded knock-outs do you?

Otherwise, check with a Cadillac dealer on this one see if they can help. They may wind-up suggesting a locksmith however.

Dealer supposedly can get a trunk key cut by info from VIN.
GM keeps the data on file.
I had my ignition key done that way (that's more difficult since they need verification of ownership for the "chip" on the key).

thanks for the ideas, i dont have access to the knock out keys, ill check with the dealer!

A locksmith should be able to make a new key for it. It's probably too old for the dealer to be able to do it unless you already have a key for them to copy but who knows maybe they can.

Locksmiths will usually drill the lock on a car and tell you to replace it. Probably not a big expense but I don't think they're going to cut a key from it. Having some locksmithing experience I know that's not an easy task.

Maybe if they're good but it's getting harder and harder to find good help.

Doesn't this car have a remote trunk button in the glove box? A yellow button, size of a dime?

Usually, Yes. At least my '95 Fleetwood does.
(I'm actually Rick186 but had to sneak in and re-register as the name above since something in the software tonite wouldn't let me in.)
Incidentally, alongside that yellow button is that handy-dandy switch for shutting off the traction control. But it also kills the ABS. Everything comes back on when you shut down the ignition and re-start, however.
That shut-off is good for:
> rocking out of mud or snow,
> the drag strip (or so I'm told, of course)

I turned off the TC in my 93 Brougham to rock out of a mud snow mix. It's cost me $1500 in repairs to the rear end. Actually it was a full rebuild, axle bearings and all.

Ouch!

Yeah, when the manual says DON'T DISABLE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, YOU MAY DAMAGE YOU CAR. It's not because they don't want you burning out. You really will damage the car.