Center Console Lock

nathan513 · July 5, 2005

Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum and I have found it very helpful so far. I just have a few questions. I just bought an '02 Silverado 1500 ext cab Z-71 with the 5.3L and Autotrac 4wd. When I got the truck it didn't come with keys for the center console. I read the manual and it says the keys can be ordered by the dealership. The dealership said they can only order the whole cylinder ($100) and recommend calling a locksmith to make new keys. Just wondering if anyone knows if the key can be ordered seperately or if I'll have to call the locksmith and if so what kind of price am I looking at?

Second question, I was wondering what the gear ratios are in my engine (4L60E) and my transfer case (Autotrac 4wd)? I was wanting to figure out my crawl ratio but couldn't find the info on the internet anywhere. My truck has the 3.73's. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work on the forum.

asilverblazer · July 5, 2005

Go with a locksmith, and I wouldn't pay more than 5$.

Black-Z71 · July 5, 2005

Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum and I have found it very helpful so far. I just have a few questions. I just bought an '02 Silverado 1500 ext cab Z-71 with the 5.3L and Autotrac 4wd. When I got the truck it didn't come with keys for the center console. I read the manual and it says the keys can be ordered by the dealership. The dealership said they can only order the whole cylinder ($100) and recommend calling a locksmith to make new keys. Just wondering if anyone knows if the key can be ordered seperately or if I'll have to call the locksmith and if so what kind of price am I looking at?

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The keys CAN be ordered by the dealer...there is a 3-digit number on the cylinder. This is the number that the dealer uses to order the keys from a company called Hurd. They can also order the whole cylinder with a set of keys included. However, the keys are pretty expensive...so be prepared to spend like $30 for a key!!

On another note...I tried my local locksmith, who was absolutely NO help. Maybe you will have better luck with locksmiths around there...there is also a TSB on this topic.

redvett · July 5, 2005

Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum and I have found it very helpful so far. I just have a few questions. I just bought an '02 Silverado 1500 ext cab Z-71 with the 5.3L and Autotrac 4wd. When I got the truck it didn't come with keys for the center console. I read the manual and it says the keys can be ordered by the dealership. The dealership said they can only order the whole cylinder ($100) and recommend calling a locksmith to make new keys. Just wondering if anyone knows if the key can be ordered seperately or if I'll have to call the locksmith and if so what kind of price am I looking at?

I wouldnt waste the money on the key. If someone breaks onto your truck they will bust the console open and you will have something else to fix. Dont put anything valuable in your vehicle.

MS3DALE · July 5, 2005

As Black-Z71 said,The dealer can get keys from the HURD Corp.

Tell your dealer the TSB number is: 01-08-49-017.

asilverblazer · July 5, 2005

On a side note the key to my console looks a lot like a "Master" key (well, some "Master" keys)

firefighteremt3100 · July 5, 2005

You got a lock on your console? Im jealous I dont have one on my 2004. Any locksmith is probably going to charge you a pretty hefty price as they have to match up the tumblers in the lock and create the key. But it doesnt hurt to call around. Good luck.

nathan513 · July 6, 2005

Thanks for the helpful info guys. I really appreciate it. I normally wouldn't bother with something like the console lock but I need to be able to store stuff in there for work, and it has to have a lock on it to be covered by policy.

Now, what about the engine and transfer case gear ratios. Anybody have any info on those? I just want to figure out what my crawl ratio is.

Engine - 5.3L, tranny - 4L60E, t-case - Autotrac 4wd, axles - 3.73's

Any info would help.