Locksmithing etc. August 2012

Here is a Warnock Hersey Listed Fire Door Label. The label is for Cal-Wood, in Santa Rosa, CA. This ¾ hour rating requires a minimum of a ½" latch throw. Stamped into the label is the WHI number. The label covers a single or pairs of doors including double egress. The door jamb will also have a label.

Advanced Diagnostics Software Update

Advanced Diagnostics has introduced the AD600 Code Wizard Pro Software Update for a number of vehicle manufacturers including Nissan, Infiniti, Honda and Mazda vehicles. The AD600 software offers extended functions for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to PIN immobilizer PINCODE for 2009 and newer Nissan and Infiniti models. In addition, the software will unlock dealer security functions including calculating mechanical key codes for Nissan and Infiniti vehicle starting with the 1998 model year.

For more information, contact your local locksmith distributor or Advanced Diagnostics at Web Site: www.adusa.us/

A1 Security Better Resetter

The A1 Security Manufacturing Better Resetter tool, part number 62, resets the Schlage Securekey™ and Kwikset Smartkey™ cylinders when no working key available. The Better Resetter tool has a comb spaced for the Securekey on one end and the Smartkey on the other. The combs are designed to reset the lock cylinder pressing the wafers to a precise depth. In this neutral position, the plug can be rotated to the reset position. The Securekey and Smartkey lock cylinders must be removed from the lock in order to reset the bitting.

Note: A Schlage Blue Key is required to complete the reset procedure.

For more information, contact your local locksmith distributor or A1 Security Manufacturing at telephone 877-725-2121 Web Site: http://demanda1.com/detail/tools/better_resetter/

Software Updates for Ultracode® Key Machines

Kaba Ilco Corp. has introduced software updates for the Ultracode® and Ultracode A/T® electronic key machine models. The update adds 67 commercial cards to the Ultracode database and 45 automotive code series to the Ultracode and the Ultracode A/T databases. For these updates, Ilco has added Ultracode Card References and Ultracode A/T Card References. They are available for download on the Ilco website www.kaba-ilco.com, Literature, Key Machines.

For additional information, contact your distributor or visit www.kaba-ilco.com, Literature, Key Machines to download a listing of the new software updates.

Car-Opening Techniques : 2007-up Chevrolet Suburban

This month we will offer recommended car-opening techniques for the 2007-up Chevrolet Suburban. The Suburban is equipped with vertical linkage rods on the front and rear doors. The front and rear doors are equipped with vertical locking buttons. Note: The car opening methods will also unlock the 2007-up Avalanche, Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon and full sized pickups.

The following opening methods can be used to unlock the 2007-up Chevrolet Suburban:

Use the High Tech Tools Double Tool 26 and a wedge to unlock the front passenger door locking mechanism. Insert the wedge forward of the outside door handle assembly. Insert the #26 car-opening tool into the door cavity with the tip facing rearward. Lower the tool until the tip is beneath the vertical locking button. Manipulate the tool until the tip lines up with the bottom of the vertical locking button. Gently pull up on the tool to raise the vertical locking button to unlock the locking mechanism.

Use the Pro-Lok AO-39 Double Slide Tool, an inspection light and an inflatable wedge to unlock the rear passenger door locking mechanism. Begin by inserting the inflatable wedge eight inches from the rear edge of the rear passenger door window. Inflate the wedge according to manufacturer’s instructions. Insert the inspection light into the door cavity six inches from the rear edge of the window glass and identify the vertical linkage rod beneath the manual lock/unlock button. Insert the long end of the AO-39 into the door cavity, three inches from the rear edge of the window glass with the tip facing rearward. Lower the AO-39 nine inches. Rotate the tool 45 degrees clockwise and lift the tool one inch to position the tip of the tool under the bend of the vertical linkage rod. Lift the car-opening tool to raise the linkage rod to unlock the door locking mechanism. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for warnings and removal of the tool.