2013 Automotive Update

by Jerry Levine
Created: December 3, 2012

A preview of the new key blanks, locks, tools and software for servicing 2013 vehicles

The 2013 vehicles are being introduced as we write this story. To provide some early information and some information that can be important, we decided to ask automotive companies and individual experts to share. 2013 Bianchi Clonables Our list below provides an early look at some of the...

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2013 Toyota Camry: Key blanks available from HATA
2013 Toyota Camry: Key blanks available from HATA
2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Cloning equipment available from Bianchi USA
2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Cloning equipment available from Bianchi USA
Ford's redesigned 2013 Escape: replacement locks available through STRATTEC
Ford's redesigned 2013 Escape: replacement locks available through STRATTEC
New Honda door locks from ASP
New Honda door locks from ASP
2011 Buick LaCrosse: Advanced Diagnostics' latest update enables cloning.
2011 Buick LaCrosse: Advanced Diagnostics' latest update enables cloning.
2012 Ford Edge: Use Kaba Ilco Ford Key Pad Code Read
2012 Ford Edge: Use Kaba Ilco Ford Key Pad Code Read

For more information, contact your local locksmith distributor or Strattec at http://aftermarket.strattec.com.

2013 Tech-Train Vehicle Openings

Tech-Train has provided brief opening method for the following 2013 vehicles.

2013 Ford Escape (All new for 2013): Can be unlocked with the TT-1032 tool (under-window tool) through the rear door. Vehicle has NO mechanical controls for the locks, and the power door lock controls are disabled when the vehicle is locked. Use the tool to pull the inside handle on the rear door, which will override the locks.

2013 Dodge Dart (New for 2013): Can be unlocked with the TT-1025 tool (under-window tool) through the front door. Vehicle uses bicycle-style cables on all doors, use the tool to flip the mechanical inside lock control lever to the rear to unlock the door

2013 Ford Fusion (All new for 2013): Can be unlocked with the TT-1015 tool (under-window tool) through the front door. Vehicle uses bicycle-style cables on all doors, use the tool to flip the mechanical inside lock control lever to the rear to unlock the door.

Caution: This vehicle may appear to have a vertical lock button, but in fact, it is a light mounted where the lock button would normally be. Do not attempt to use an inside the door tool – all it will grab is wiring.

2013 Cadillac ATS: Can be unlocked with the TT-1039 tool through the rear door. The inside of the door on this vehicle is very similar to the Chevrolet Cruze. The TT-1039 can be used to attack the vertical lock linkage at the rear of the rear door. The door lock is hidden beneath a snap-off cap on the driver’s door. This vehicle uses the new side-milled keys and the lock can be picked.

2013 Mazda CX-5: Can be unlocked with the TT-1025 tool (under-window tool) through the front door. Vehicle uses bicycle-style cables on all doors, use the tool to flip the mechanical inside lock control lever to the rear to unlock the door.

For more information, contact Lockmasters Inc., Website: www.lockmasters.com.