Auto 5 - GM 10 Cut Locks - Part 2
Earn more money! Learn automotive locks. Includes a bonus section on Alpha Tec 6 Cut locks
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:
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.
Only one car key more than pays for the course.