
Fitment check
Not sure this tool fits your vehicle?
Ask the assistant: it checks this listing against your make, model, year and market, and tells you when it cannot confirm.
Gainsborough and TESA hardware is standard across Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe, and both use the same five-pin TE2 keyway on a large share of residential doors. The TE2 is the Lishi 2-in-1 for that keyway: it picks the cylinder and reads all five pin depths in one pass.
It is a small, light tool — under 40 grams — which makes it easy to carry alongside the more common KW1 and SC1 profiles without loading up a pouch.
Which locks this tool fits
- Keyway — TE2. Five-pin Gainsborough and TESA residential cylinders, including entry sets, deadbolts and lever hardware built on that profile.
- Cut count — 5. Count the cuts on the key before ordering.
- Region — AU/NZ and Europe. This is the profile you meet on those markets' residential doors, not the North American SC1/KW1 pair.
The keyway, not the door style, decides. Gainsborough and TESA both badge hardware from multiple factories, so the stamp on the key is the reliable answer.
What "2-in-1" actually means
Pick and decoder in one body: tension the plug, lift each pin to the shear line, read the depth off the scale as it sets. Five depths and you can cut a key that works.
Decode-then-cut workflow
- Confirm the TE2 stamp on the key or plug face. Unsure? Use the tool finder.
- Tension lightly and follow the keyway in.
- Set and read all five pins, recording each depth.
- Cut the key with a key machine or factory cutter pliers.
- Test the key and note the bitting for the address.
Three mistakes that cost the most
- Assuming Gainsborough means TE2. Confirm the keyway before buying.
- Using a European profile on an AU door (or the reverse). Same brand, different keyway is common.
- Over-tensioning a light cylinder. TE2 plugs are small; light pressure reads cleaner.
Frequently asked questions
Does it fit both Gainsborough and TESA locks?
Yes — both use the TE2 keyway on the models this tool targets. Confirm the key stamp if the hardware is old or rebadged.
Will it work on a six-pin lock?
No. TE2 is a five-pin keyway.
Can I cut a key from the decode?
Yes, with the correct TE2 blank.
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Buying guide & support
Ordering, Shipping and Aftercare
Buying the right tool
Match the keyway code in the title to the vehicle or lock you are working on. The cut number (5-cut, 8-cut, 10-cut) describes the bitting geometry, not tool quality.
Shipping
Orders are dispatched within 48 hours. Delivery typically takes 3–7 business days depending on destination, with tracking provided for every shipment.
Returns
Return unused items in original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 3–7 business days of inspection.
The product title states the keyway and the vehicle families it is built for. Because one brand can use several keyways across model years, confirm year, market and lock position before ordering — contact us if you are unsure.
Package contents are listed in the “In the box” section when the supplier provides them. Tools are supplied in the manufacturer’s packaging with the decoding card where applicable.
Yes. We ship worldwide with tracked courier services. Shipping options and costs are shown at checkout once your address is entered.

