2003 Honda Civic car door lock will not except a key

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PJM123
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2003 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my driver side lock will not except a key. If i replace the lock will i need new keys?
Dec 22, 2008 at 6:50 AM
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ZACKMAN
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If you replace the lock tumbler, yes you will need a new key. Or you can take the new tumbler to a locksmith, he can re-pin the tumbler to accept your old key, so you don't have to have two separate keys.
Dec 23, 2008 at 1:05 AM
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