1992 aftermarket lock cylinder install - will not fit
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1992 aftermarket lock cylinder install - will not fit
Has anyone run into trouble trying to replace the lock cylinder with an aftermarket unit?
My son has a 1992 f150 that has a worn out lock cylinder - no key required to start (unless wheel is locked) and the key can be pulled out in any position.
So I picked up a lock cylinder at the parts store and planned a 15 minute change out ( I have done this on many vehicles over the years)
the existing lock cylinder came right out but I could not get the new one to seat all the way down into the lock housing! it would stop with 1/8 inch or so remaining to go and would not go any further!
I measured it against the old one - forced as much as I dare and even got out the dremel and worked on the new lock cylinder with a grinder to clearance it some. Still no go!!
I then went back and bought another lock cylinder and - SAME RESULT
ended up sending him off to college with the old lock cylinder and admonition to make sure you lock the truck!
Anyone have this problem? or know what I may have done wrong?
My son has a 1992 f150 that has a worn out lock cylinder - no key required to start (unless wheel is locked) and the key can be pulled out in any position.
So I picked up a lock cylinder at the parts store and planned a 15 minute change out ( I have done this on many vehicles over the years)
the existing lock cylinder came right out but I could not get the new one to seat all the way down into the lock housing! it would stop with 1/8 inch or so remaining to go and would not go any further!
I measured it against the old one - forced as much as I dare and even got out the dremel and worked on the new lock cylinder with a grinder to clearance it some. Still no go!!
I then went back and bought another lock cylinder and - SAME RESULT
ended up sending him off to college with the old lock cylinder and admonition to make sure you lock the truck!
Anyone have this problem? or know what I may have done wrong?
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First one was the lower cost Chinese part
Second one was the higher cost standard ignition part ( probably Chinese or Taiwan also LOL )
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