Key & Cylinder Lock
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Key & Cylinder Lock
Not the usual problem that you might think.
I pull into parking space and turn truck off. Key won't come out. Its a well used key so I figured that it was getting old and the cylinder was too.
So I go to Autozone and they have one replacement ignition cylinder lock in stock.
Go home, takes about 10 minutes to replace it.
Key will still not come out. You can start truck just fine and put it into the last position before the release/remove position and then it just stops. Obviously won't go into ACC position either.
Thoughts?
I pull into parking space and turn truck off. Key won't come out. Its a well used key so I figured that it was getting old and the cylinder was too.
So I go to Autozone and they have one replacement ignition cylinder lock in stock.
Go home, takes about 10 minutes to replace it.
Key will still not come out. You can start truck just fine and put it into the last position before the release/remove position and then it just stops. Obviously won't go into ACC position either.
Thoughts?
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That sounds like what normally happens if you try to take the key out while the truck is still in gear. Assuming it is an automatic, I would concentrate on the shift lever. Sounds like it may not be releasing the key when put in park.
Also try pushing the lever further towards "park" while you try turn the lock cylinder to the "release" position.
Also try pushing the lever further towards "park" while you try turn the lock cylinder to the "release" position.
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I've tried the shifter a little but honestly not much. It does not feel sloppy but will concentrate my efforts there. The steering wheel never locks either. Will update tomorrow.
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I fixed the problem but need to make it permanent with a part.
The nylon/poly sleeve between the shift u-holder and column assembly sheared off one end. There is still most of the sleeve intact.
However, the part that was sheared off was interfering with the shifter and the key release. I simply pulled out the sheared parts and its fine.
If you want to see the part...Pictures by braeburnucs - Photobucket
Now, to find that 4wd vacuum leak next......
Thanks.
The nylon/poly sleeve between the shift u-holder and column assembly sheared off one end. There is still most of the sleeve intact.
However, the part that was sheared off was interfering with the shifter and the key release. I simply pulled out the sheared parts and its fine.
If you want to see the part...Pictures by braeburnucs - Photobucket
Now, to find that 4wd vacuum leak next......
Thanks.
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Thank in advance for any advice.
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After years and miles and the dust the
lub that is in there tends to get a bit gritty.
Take a swab and clean it out and re-lub
with some white grease. Mine was really
stiff and almost doing the same as yours.
I guess I got lucky and did not snap that part.
Sean
lub that is in there tends to get a bit gritty.
Take a swab and clean it out and re-lub
with some white grease. Mine was really
stiff and almost doing the same as yours.
I guess I got lucky and did not snap that part.
Sean
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