key cylinder replacement questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

still w.i.p '68 · 08-25-2003, 08:18 PM

I have purchased new door locks, and a new ignition cylinder,
from a fellow board member, (thanks Bill ), and am asking for any tips about replacing them, I know there is a deal with a paper clip, for the ignition, but can't remember how it goes, and I don't recall anyhting on the doors, any help is greatly appreciated..John

lukecp · 08-25-2003, 08:22 PM

For the ignition:

Put your key in the ignition, the stick a paperclip wire in the hole on the left side of the key hold. Press down on the paperclip and turn the key to the left and pull out all at the same time and it should come right out

jcueckert13 · 08-25-2003, 08:25 PM

for the doors remove the door panels and roll up the window. reach in to the door and behind the lock there is c clip that you need to pull out once you remove the clip you need to unhook the linkage and the lock will come out

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 08:29 PM

Yellow forgot to mention the cussing and throwing fits to get that ignition switch out. Jewels will tell you all about that.

(sorry Jewels...I had to)
Sometimes they can be a real pain in the 12 bolt. If the key comes out of the switch while you are doing this, something that will hook in the key slot will be needed so you can pull on it.
Some times they just pop out when you do it, other times they really test your paitents.

lukecp · 08-25-2003, 08:33 PM

The last one i did came out in 5 seconds.....but they all arent like that

I need to get a new one for my truck too...you can start it with a screwdriver and pull out the key in the "ON" position, lol

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 08:35 PM

That is the ultra rare keyless ignition option.
I think the option code is STEAL-MY-72.

Rod · 08-25-2003, 09:02 PM

In a 68-72 you put the key in the acc postion then put the paper clip in... 67 put paper clip in with key in off position.

still w.i.p '68 · 08-25-2003, 10:44 PM

I changed the key switch, very easy!!, thanks
I will wait to tackle the doors wednesday, on my day off..

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2003, 11:44 PM

Rod, not all 68 trucks had the acc position. I know first hand on Jewels's truck, and another 68 I was looking at last night too. (It's a canadian built truck if it matters)

08-25-2003, 08:18 PM	#1
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	key cylinder replacement questions I have purchased new door locks, and a new ignition cylinder, from a fellow board member, (thanks Bill ), and am asking for any tips about replacing them, I know there is a deal with a paper clip, for the ignition, but can't remember how it goes, and I don't recall anyhting on the doors, any help is greatly appreciated..John __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

08-25-2003, 08:22 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	For the ignition: Put your key in the ignition, the stick a paperclip wire in the hole on the left side of the key hold. Press down on the paperclip and turn the key to the left and pull out all at the same time and it should come right out __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-25-2003, 08:33 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	The last one i did came out in 5 seconds.....but they all arent like that I need to get a new one for my truck too...you can start it with a screwdriver and pull out the key in the "ON" position, lol __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-25-2003, 09:02 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	In a 68-72 you put the key in the acc postion then put the paper clip in... 67 put paper clip in with key in off position. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-25-2003, 10:44 PM	#8
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	I changed the key switch, very easy!!, thanks I will wait to tackle the doors wednesday, on my day off.. __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

08-25-2003, 08:25 PM	#3
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	for the doors remove the door panels and roll up the window. reach in to the door and behind the lock there is c clip that you need to pull out once you remove the clip you need to unhook the linkage and the lock will come out

08-25-2003, 08:29 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yellow forgot to mention the cussing and throwing fits to get that ignition switch out. Jewels will tell you all about that. (sorry Jewels...I had to) Sometimes they can be a real pain in the 12 bolt. If the key comes out of the switch while you are doing this, something that will hook in the key slot will be needed so you can pull on it. Some times they just pop out when you do it, other times they really test your paitents.

08-25-2003, 08:35 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That is the ultra rare keyless ignition option. I think the option code is STEAL-MY-72.

08-25-2003, 11:44 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Rod, not all 68 trucks had the acc position. I know first hand on Jewels's truck, and another 68 I was looking at last night too. (It's a canadian built truck if it matters)

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