re-keying door handle locks

[teescott]

Does anyone know where I can purchase a kit that allows me to re-key a door lock that doesn't match the driver door lock. iIunderstand there are/were kits available that have a number of different sized pins that allow you to change out with the existing pins in order to match the profile of your key.
Thanks
Scott

[bob tilton]

FWIW - I had my door tumbler redone for something cheap - $10 ea? Dropped them off during lunch hour and picked them up before heading back to work.

[HarryD]

I never had any luck finding the wafers you need to re-key properly. I had my locksmith do mine for $15-20/lock.

An alternative some say they have done is to pull the lock cylinders and put your key in the lock. You can then grind off the part of the wafer that sticks out and the lock will work. YMMV.

[Alan.uk]

Do it yourself, it is very easy and does not take long, plus you can find out how it all works. After years the tumblers need a good clean anyway. The springs which push out each pin get clogged up. I re-keyed both my door locks today to fit a new ignition key and it took 30 mins to re-key both of them. Take the tumbler out and fit the key into the lock, you will see which pin needs flatting back or swapping with other pins. Then simply re-fit.

HTH

Alan.UK

[teescott]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will try to re-fit and grind the old pieces to match the other side.
Thanks
Scott