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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Steering column

Got a steering column today from the jy. But it didn't have a key. I was thinking I could just switch the switches out. But can't figure out how to get the switch from the jy column out. Hoping I don't have to take this thing to a locksmith.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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either locksmith or you can drive a large screwdriver in the tumbler you dont have key for and with a pair of vice grips or wrench on screw driver force the tumbler to turn and then you can depress the lock/pin at base of tumbler to remove the old one and then inseert you unit with keys back on column, Just had to do this to truck I kust got ddint have door or ignition keys so had to forceably remove and install new ones. Once you do it will scare ya how easy it is to steal these trucks
 
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Originally Posted by Ecfool
either locksmith or you can drive a large screwdriver in the tumbler you dont have key for and with a pair of vice grips or wrench on screw driver force the tumbler to turn and then you can depress the lock/pin at base of tumbler to remove the old one and then inseert you unit with keys back on column
The official procedure in the factory shop manual is equally as barbaric (although procedures are different for tilt & non-tilt):







 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Brute force such a fun thing to use when it dont go right
 
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