Ignition lock cylinder or switch replacement
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Ignition cylinder pin
I see the pin on the new cylinder I haven't installed yet, but I can't find the hole it should fit in on the cylinder housing.
My Haynes manual isn't helping a bit.
Are there any relevant pictures or diagrams of the hole I'm looking for? I feel like a doofus asking these questions, but I'm pretty desperate lol
Thanks for the input, too - I appreciate it!
Yes you do need the old key and the key has to be in the "Run" position before you can push that little pin in to remove the lock cylinder.
However, if you are in a bind, I think you might be able to drill out that pin to pull the thing out. The pin is the only thing holding it in there.
Good luck
My Haynes manual isn't helping a bit.
Are there any relevant pictures or diagrams of the hole I'm looking for? I feel like a doofus asking these questions, but I'm pretty desperate lol
Thanks for the input, too - I appreciate it!
Originally Posted by copper_90680
Yes you do need the old key and the key has to be in the "Run" position before you can push that little pin in to remove the lock cylinder.
However, if you are in a bind, I think you might be able to drill out that pin to pull the thing out. The pin is the only thing holding it in there.
Good luck
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If you are going to drill out the pin, you need to remove the lower plastic cover on the steering column. It's held be a few (2 or 3) screws. Then, look for the pin from below. If you have the new lock cylinder, you can sort of guess where that pin should be. It's kind of hard to describe. I have a picture, but not with me right now. Post your email address (yes, it's allowed now) and I'll send it to you later tonight.
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I found the hole for the cylinder pin. Lol, like you said, I guessed where the pin was from the new lock cylinder.
I ended up drilling it out, which was a hassle, and I don't reccommend anyone losing their keys. Ever.
THanks for all your help!
-Robert
I ended up drilling it out, which was a hassle, and I don't reccommend anyone losing their keys. Ever.
THanks for all your help!
-Robert
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Originally Posted by thefairlaneman
you gotta have a key in order to remove just the locking cylinder,Duh!
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