| Re: [GMCnet] Need Advice Removing Ignition Lock Without Key [message #103810 is a reply to message #103797] |
Fri, 22 October 2010 14:55   |
emerystora
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On Oct 22, 2010, at 11:41 AM, Don Jeffers wrote:
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> Hello all,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> We can't turn the lock to the Run position. Anyone have experience with getting the lock out without a key in the cylinder?
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> (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.)
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> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> Don & Susan Jeffers
> 78 Eleganza II
If you cannot get a key to fit in then you can always just pull out the lock cylinder the same way that car hijackers do. Get a slide hammer (such as used for pulling dents.) These have a screw in the end. Screw it in when the key goes and just use the weight to jerk out the cylinder goes. You can then use a flat blade screw driver instead of a key to turn the lock.
If the lug on the cylinder breaks off without breaking the housing then it is simple to get a new cylinder keyed to your key and just slide it in place and it will lock in. If, however, the housing should break then you will have to pull the steering wheel to get at the cylinder housing.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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