The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CSoliz · 11-08-2010, 12:15 AM

So how do you fix this? How many others have this problem? I just got a 78' and I'm going through it trying to fix all the little problems and this ones seems like it should be on the top of the list.

Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-08-2010, 12:20 AM

replace your ignition cylinder

Youngbuck7072 · 11-08-2010, 12:25 AM

I have the exact opposite problem, i have to jiggle my key to get it to turn

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-08-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngbuck7072

I have the exact opposite problem, i have to jiggle my key to get it to turn

Do you have a heavy key ring? my moms car did the same thing, and we think it was because of the heavy huge keyring she has.. or had. we had to replace the cylinder.

JHT67 · 11-08-2010, 12:20 PM

My key falls out of the ignition when it's turned on, but it still won't turn w/out the key, yet......

babyJay · 11-08-2010, 08:47 PM

I use to get new ( to me ) GM vehicles in the 80's and 90's and "Jerk" the key out with it in the run position, just so I didn't have to fiddle with keys.

I also know a guy that breaks the key off in the ignition in everything he buys. Of course we're kind of Rednecks though...

Youngbuck7072 · 11-08-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Do you have a heavy key ring? my moms car did the same thing, and we think it was because of the heavy huge keyring she has.. or had. we had to replace the cylinder.

i dont even have a keyring

*nbpro* · 11-08-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

replace your ignition cylinder

x2^^^

bitchin85 · 11-08-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

I use to get new ( to me ) GM vehicles in the 80's and 90's and "Jerk" the key out with it in the run position, just so I didn't have to fiddle with keys.

I also know a guy that breaks the key off in the ignition in everything he buys. Of course we're kind of Rednecks though...

your insurance company would love to hear this

motornut · 11-09-2010, 12:24 AM

[QUOTE=babyJay;4284835]I use to get new ( to me ) GM vehicles in the 80's and 90's and "Jerk" the key out with it in the run position, just so I didn't have to fiddle with keys.

lmao i thought that WAS normal,and "broken" when you couldn't turn it off to lock it

11-08-2010, 12:15 AM	#1
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! So how do you fix this? How many others have this problem? I just got a 78' and I'm going through it trying to fix all the little problems and this ones seems like it should be on the top of the list. Thanks. Last edited by CSoliz; 11-08-2010 at 12:17 AM.

11-08-2010, 12:20 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,319	Re: The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! replace your ignition cylinder __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-08-2010, 12:25 AM	#3
Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! I have the exact opposite problem, i have to jiggle my key to get it to turn __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

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JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! My key falls out of the ignition when it's turned on, but it still won't turn w/out the key, yet......

11-08-2010, 08:47 PM	#6
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! I use to get new ( to me ) GM vehicles in the 80's and 90's and "Jerk" the key out with it in the run position, just so I didn't have to fiddle with keys. I also know a guy that breaks the key off in the ignition in everything he buys. Of course we're kind of Rednecks though... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-09-2010, 12:24 AM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: The Old Start Your Truck Without Key In The Ignition Thing! [QUOTE=babyJay;4284835]I use to get new ( to me ) GM vehicles in the 80's and 90's and "Jerk" the key out with it in the run position, just so I didn't have to fiddle with keys. lmao i thought that WAS normal,and "broken" when you couldn't turn it off to lock it __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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