MR.PROLOCK BLOG - Serving Vancouver with commercial, residential, and automotive locksmith services

Vancouver Locksmith Class

terry — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:06:29 +0000

In Vancouver on Monday September 13, 2010 I will be offering my Five (5) day hands on Insitutional and Basic Locksmithing Training. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course.

The Locksmithing Class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Instiutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Call Terry today 1-604-773-5625

Ford Focus faulty ignition (2000-2003).

terry — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:32:22 +0000

Ford Focus ignition (2000-2003).

Does your Ford Focus ignition have one or more of the following problems:

- Difficulty in turning the key in the ignition.
- Sticking ignition.
- Key is dirty after removing or turning.
- Unable to remove the key.
- Key locked in a position.
- Key will no longer turn the ignition.

Unfortunately, this is a common problem. The Ford Focus sidebar ignition cannot be repaired and must be replaced. The problem with faulty Ford Focus ignitions has resulted in a class action lawsuit on behalf of California residents who “either own or lease a Ford Focus, or who have paid to repair or replace an ignition lock in a Ford Focus.”

We replace your broken Ford Focus ignition with a quality replacement product from Strattec that is designed without the problem components. If you use the use other products they have the same design faults and the lock may fail again. Also, we key the lock to match your door locks so you don’t have to carry two keys for your car.

If your ignition is just starting to give you problems call us now to save money and headaches.

The cost for our mobile automotive locksmith to remove, rekey and replace the Ford Focus ignition is $225-$295 (+ tax).

Terry Whin-Yates
Mr. Prolock Locksmith
604-782-6996

Summer Locksmith Training (Vancouver to Toronto)

terry — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:39:23 +0000

Summer is now here and I am about to start my cross Canada Locksmith Training trip. I will be offering my Five (5) days hands on Insitutional and Basic Locksmithing Training. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course.

Programming your Ford Transponder / chip keys

terry — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:12:40 +0000

PROGRAM YOUR FORD CAR OR TRUCK KEYS
To start programming your keys follow the following directions: Note: I will continue to publish more in the future.
1997 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
1998 Ford, Mercury
Add duplicate Key:
1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and within 15 seconds insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).
4. The security light will light up for 2 seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle

1998+ Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
1999+ Ford Mercury
Add duplicate Key (*Requires two working keys that start the car)
1. Insert an existing working key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cyllinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and within 5 seconds insert the 2nd key working key and turn it to ON (RUN) then back OFF.
4. Insert the new key before 10 seconds have elapsed and turn it to ON (RUN) Leave it on for 1 second and turn back to OFF.
5. The security light will light up for 3 seconds to indicate that the new key has been successfully programmed.

*Note: If you don’t have two working keys AA Automotive locksmiths www.automotivelocksmiths.com has the Programmer and Diagnostic Tools to re-program the vehicle.

REMOTES

FORD Focus (Radio 3 Button) – Key Remote Programming
1. Switch Ignition On/Off (II/0) 4 times within 6 seconds until a sound is made.
2. Press any button on Remote until a sound is made.
3. To program additional Remotes, repeat after 2 seconds after the sound.
4. Turn Ignition On/Off to exit.
5. A maximum of 4 remotes can be programmed.

FORD Cougar (Radio 3 Button) – Key Remote Programming
Procedure
1. Turn Ignition On (II) and Off (0) 4 times within 6 seconds
2. With the Ignition at 0 the PATS LED should light continuously.
3. Press any button on the Radio Remote within 10 seconds
4. The LED should flash to acknowledge
5. Further Remotes (max. 4) can be added by pressing any button.
6. Program mode will end if Ignition turned on, or no new Remote Detected within 10 seconds
NOTE : The first Cougars were 3 seconds instead of 6, and 20 seconds instead of 10.

MORE PROGRAMMING TRANSPONDER KEYS THE FUTURE

Mr. Prolock Locksmiths will not support legislation to open homes during the 2010 Winter Games

terry — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:52:52 +0000

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that would empower Richmond, Vancouver and Whistler, for the months of February and March in 2010, to act swiftly to remove graffiti or signs that contravene their bylaws.

The act empowers authorities in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler to enter homes and remove or cover up “unauthorized” signs during the Winter Games.

I will not open any house or apartment because a city bylaw officer or an Olympic official wants a sign removed. We have a CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS “ 8. Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.” We are not a police state and the Miscellaneous Statutes and Amendment Act will add to B.C.’s undeserved growing reputation as a police state.

In my opinion, locksmiths are professionals and should not tarnish our image by becoming involved in political legislation that do nothing to reduce the highest Break and Enters in Canada, if not North American, and our ongoing gang killings.

In conclusion, I will not pick open any home to help some bureaucrat have a harmless sign removed.

Terry Whin-Yates
604-773-5625

Vancouver break-ins (Mr. ProLock locksmiths)

terry — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:18:31 +0000

Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have some of the highest break-in rates of all major Canadian and American cities. Vancouver has nearly four times the break-in rate of New York City.

I just had a call this morning from a lady who had just returned home from vacation and her front door had been kicked in. The cheap deadbolt and door had been broken (I will add pictures later this week). Many of the break-ins I see the front door has been kicked in, the resulting damage is either everything looks perfect except the cheap deadbolt is intact but the end of the bolt is still in the door frame or the metal door (with wooden edges) has folded over. Sometimes the door jam is broken. In Vancouver and now parts of Richmond I am seeing deadbolts that have been opened by an ice pick. Occasionally, I see locks that have been bumped from bump keys. In the next few blogs I will add some pictures from break-ins and check out my web (www.mrprolock.com) for some ideas on how to prevent these types of break-ins.