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Re: [GMCnet] Need Advice Removing Ignition Lock Without Key [message #103800 is a reply to message #103797] Fri, 22 October 2010 12:47 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Charles is currently offline  Charles   United States
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Registered: January 2004
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I am not trying to be smart.
Call a locksmith. He can probably determine why your key won't fit.
A good one can work wonders.
Here in Texas fee is around $75.00 to $100.00.
Daughter lost key. Locksmith came out and made a key.
Charged $75.00
Charles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Jeffers" <don.jeffers@verizon.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:41 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Need Advice Removing Ignition Lock Without Key


>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Our ignition switch lock cylinder failed. The key will not go in the
> cylinder all the way. The ignition switch cannot be turned without the
> key in the cylinder all the way.
>
> The shop manual says to remove the steering wheel etc, put the key in,
> turn the switch to the RUN postion, push a tab down and withdraw the lock.
>
> We can't turn the lock to the Run position. Anyone have experience with
> getting the lock out without a key in the cylinder?
>
> (This was really an opportune failure as we were all packed and ready to
> go out the driveway on a trip. Failure occured in the driveway.)
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don & Susan Jeffers
> 78 Eleganza II
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Charles Wersal
Duncanville, Texas
26 foot 1975 Glenbrook
Pandora's Box

 
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