Question about keys

[wishie]

Hi all,

Did any of the M59 Berlingos come with "VA2" locks/keys? They are a flat blade with a channel cut down the middle.

As far as I can tell, the M49 all use the SX9 lock/key (cross shaped thing). I am wondering if the M59 had VA2, and if the locks are otherwise compatible to be retrofitted?

I want to put VA2 locks on my M49, basically.

[RattyCortina]

Mine has the cross shaped ones.

[wishie]

Yeah, I suspect most came with SX9 keys, although according to my catalogue, it lists "After 2002" as being VA2 keys on some Berlingos.. I want to find if that's actually accurate, and if the locks/ignition are compatible to fit to an M49.

I am basing this on the assumption that the M49/M59 SX9 locks are interchangeable (although the M59 appears to use SX9 keys cut on both axis, where the M49 is only cut on the sides)

[saskak]

Mine came with SX9 (2007). I have not replaced the locks, but bought a VA2 blade with the chip and a fancy flippy blade box from a Hyundai and swapped the blades. The key looks better at least.

[SinsBird]

2011 M59 SX9.

[wishie]

Mine came with SX9 (2007). I have not replaced the locks, but bought a VA2 blade with the chip and a fancy flippy blade box from a Hyundai and swapped the blades. The key looks better at least.

I'm an automotive locksmith, so have added central locking to my 2001 M49, and made my own flip keys to suit.

But my main issue is, the previous owner replaced the rear door lock so it has a different key (still SX9) to the rest of the vehicle.. and to get a rekeying kit here in Australia is so expensive, it's cheaper to change all the locks. So if I was going to do that, I would like to go to VA2 if at all possible.

[saskak]

Mine came with SX9 (2007). I have not replaced the locks, but bought a VA2 blade with the chip and a fancy flippy blade box from a Hyundai and swapped the blades. The key looks better at least.

I'm an automotive locksmith, so have added central locking to my 2001 M49, and made my own flip keys to suit.

But my main issue is, the previous owner replaced the rear door lock so it has a different key (still SX9) to the rest of the vehicle.. and to get a rekeying kit here in Australia is so expensive, it's cheaper to change all the locks. So if I was going to do that, I would like to go to VA2 if at all possible.

I think it should be possible, although most if not all M59s are the SX9. The whole Citroen/Peugeot being PSA, my Peugeot 307 the same year (2007) as my M59 has the VA2, so probably possible.