Mr Li's Original Picks: a new step-by-step guide

In this step-by-step guide, we will provide you with detailed information about the lock, the tools required and the techniques involved in picking and decoding the new Ford HU198 lock. Let’s get started.

The Ford HU198 lock, which features 10 wafers and 5 heights (code series: 0020001-0032003), was first introduced in Ford Fiesta models in 2017. As you can see from the images below, the key blade is the same as the HU101. However, the HU198 has got internal track cuts, a departure from the external track profile of the HU101 blade.

The Pick

To pick and decode the lock we will use Mr Li’s Original HU198/Ford 2017 Twin Arm which suits HU198 door, ignition and boot locks.

Step 1 - Picking

Insert the tool in the keyway and without applying any tension determine where the wafers are. After you have located each wafer, apply tension and look for binding (not moving) wafers. Apply force with the lifter arm until all 10 wafers become springy/picked and the lock will open.

• Picking Tip: The design of Mr Li’s Original HU198 Pick allows you to unpick a wafer that is over-picked without releasing the tension. Simply go to the opposite side and un-pick.

Step 2 - Decoding

Once you have picked the lock, you can proceed to decode it and use the cut heights to cut a key using an electronic key machine. Re-apply tension and you will be able to determine the cut height using the lifter arm and the scale that you can find on the body of the pick.

• Decoding Tip: If you are unsure about the cut depth when reading on the sprung wafer, simply read the wafer on the opposite side of the tool and the arm will stop. The number of your reading must add up to 6.

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