Simes Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Anyone got any ideas for a blank for this one and a series perhaps? Mercedes (Oris) Detachable tow bar with a 3 star turning knob (apparently there is also a 4star version. Not sure which will be the key number (if any) No number on lock face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 They're usually Silca LF12. You should also be able to use Silca VO12 or Silca BT2. Silca card 298. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted June 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 That’s what I thought but they won’t fit in the lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Make sure the wafers are not stuck and move freely. As the cover is open I would suggest the lock will be completely seized up therefore even the correct blank will not fit. Simes, kobblers and EST 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted June 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, grahamparker said: Make sure the wafers are not stuck and move freely. As the cover is open I would suggest the lock will be completely seized up therefore even the correct blank will not fit. Thanks Graham. That could be the issue. I’ll check that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Graham's correct. This is advice I send out with any mail orders for those sorts of lock, and it's nearly always the case that in the event of an issue, that the wafers have seized: THESE TYPES OF LOCKS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR SEIZING WHEN NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SO PLEASE DON'T AUTOMATICALLY ASSUME THAT THE KEY IS FAULTY IF IT DOESN'T WORK. IF THE LOCK HAS BEEN UNUSED FOR A WHILE, PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT HAS BEEN WELL OILED (Not WD40 as it is a degreaser) & THEN LEFT TO SIT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW KEY AS THE INTERNAL WAFERS MAY HAVE BECOME JAMMED IN PLACE. IF THE KEY IS STILL DIFFICULT TO USE, APPLY MORE OIL TO THE CUTS ON THE KEY AND THEN INSERT THE KEY INTO THE LOCK AND GENTLY WIGGLE THE KEY WHILST TRYING TO TURN IT. GENTLY TAPPING THE BODY OF THE LOCK WITH A HAMMER MAY ALSO HELP. ALSO CHECK THAT THERE'S NOTHING STUCK IN THE LOCK. DO NOT USE FORCE Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EST Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 maybe ... Silca REN5R (JMA RE-5D) Replacement Key for Bosal Oris (AHK/AHV) Tow Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EST Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 https://www.replacementkeys.co.uk/vehicle/towbar/oris/ or https://keyorder.oris-automotive.com/en/direct-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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