Auto 5 - GM 10 Cut Locks Part 2

Sample clips from Auto 5

Auto 5 – GM 10-Cut Locks Part 2

This course includes a bonus section on Alpha Tec Locks, Part 9.

Auto 5, is a continuation of our automotive locksmith training presented in our Auto 1, Auto 2, Auto 3, and Auto 4 courses.

This course will continue our study of the GM 10 cut locks which were used by General Motors on the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.  Many of these vehicles either do not require programming or have on-board programming.   Please view the sample video clip.

Each skill should be practiced until the locksmith is confident in his ability to complete the task.

This video runs 1 hr. 57 min. and is divided in 10 parts:

  • Part 1 – Tools and Resources
  • Part 2 – Use A-1 Tool, 2002 Trailblazer
  • Part 3 – Replacing The Lock – Use A Service Pack
  • Part 4 – In-Dash Lock – 2003 Impala
  • Part 5 – Drilling the In-Dash Lock – 2004 Impala
  • Part 6 – Pulling the Door Panel and Lock – 2007 Cadillac DTS
  • Part 7 – Pulling Locks – Salvage Yard Practice
  • Part 8 – Decoding GM 10 Cut Door Locks
  • Part 9 – Bonus Section – Alpha Tec 6 Cut Locks
  • Part 10 — Review and Practice

 

Objectives:

After completing this course you should be able to:

1.   Describe some of the tools used in working with GM 10 cut locks.

2.   Use the A-1 kit to remove a column mounted GM 10 cut lock.

3.   Use the A-1 kit to decode the cuts of a GM 10 cut lock.

4.   Explain which components are found in a GM 10 cut lock service kit.

5.   Use the A-1 kit to remove a dash mounted GM 10 cut lock.

6.   Explain how to drill the sidebar of a GM 10 cut dash mounted lock and remove the lock.

7.   Explain the basic process to remove a door panel and a door lock.

8.   Explain the basic process to replace a door lock and door panel.

9.   Explain at least three different ways to read the wafers in a door lock.

10.  Explain one method to disassemble a door lock without losing any parts.

11.  Describe one of the most common malfunctions of the GM 10 cut locks.

12.  Describe   three characteristics of the Alpha Tec lock.

13.  Explain how to make a key for an Alpha Tec lock

14.  Name at least three GM vehicles that used the Alpha Tec lock.

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Only one car key more than pays for the course.