¶ Issue
Getting the key code from key cuts.
¶ Affected versions
IC: All versions
¶ Overview
If you read a lock using a Lishi pick or similar, you can then use the InstaCode Find bitting feature to find all possible key cuts for that vehicle for the cuts you have decoded.
¶ Solution
- Search for the code series in InstaCode. For vehicles it is best to include the
Manufacturer,ModelandYearto ensure you find the correct code series. - Open the code series.
- Click the button
Find bitting. - Enter the cuts that you have determined and then click
Next. - The possible bitting combinations are shown, as is the corresponding key code.
¶ Other resources
¶ Training video
Here is a link to a tutorial video YouTube InstaCode Tutorial 4 Partial Bitting
¶ Example
For this example you use a Lishi pick on a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban door lock. If you have a look in the Lock positions for this vehicle (See the picture below in the example under item #3) you will see that the door uses the last 7 positions out of the 10 positions on the key.
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Search for the code series in InstaCode.
In the InstaCode search, select the manufacturer, model and year.
Then click theDo searchbutton.
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The Matching series are shown.
Select the correct series (if there is more than one) and clickDetails.
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Now with the series open, click the
Find bittingbutton.
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Enter the cuts that you know, then click
Next.
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The
CodeandBittingis shows. Note the highlighted 7 cuts that match your search.
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Finally, click the
Finishbutton to accept the code and bitting and return it to the InstaCode series detail view.