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C&C Chevy · 10-20-2004, 08:38 PM

Somebody tried to break into my truck by jammin a screw driver into my drivers side lock.

All I have is a 5 year old Sony CD player that they would've got $5-10 at a pawn shop.

Anyway how do I change the locks out?

Blue Beard · 10-20-2004, 09:59 PM

Fairly easy to change out....

Remove the handles, arm rest, and panel.

The locks are held in place with a flat spring piece that can be pulled out. Be sure to put it back in with the flat side to the door.

Be a good afternoon job.

RockHQ · 10-20-2004, 11:23 PM

You don't need to change both door locks, just the broken one. Have a locksmith match the new lock cylinder to your existing key.

kballan · 10-21-2004, 02:16 AM

Yep, pretty easy to do. Should be able to get it done in an hour or 2. If that.

Blue Beard · 10-21-2004, 06:50 AM

Generally when purchasing a new door lock they come in pairs.

Rekeying one at a locksmith would cost more than its worth. I use to do locksmith work and saw some of the prices charged.

Unless you want the Ignition and the doors to be the same key.

Slonaker · 10-21-2004, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beard

Generally when purchasing a new door lock they come in pairs.

Rekeying one at a locksmith would cost more than its worth. I use to do locksmith work and saw some of the prices charged.

Unless you want the Ignition and the doors to be the same key.

I agree. I bought a new set of door locks with a matching cylinder for the ignition. It will allow me to have one key for the doors and ignition. I think the set was about $25 from Chevy Duty. I seriously doubt a locksmith would re-key a lock any cheaper than that.

Slonaker

C&C Chevy · 10-21-2004, 09:30 PM

How much are the locks from GM? I searched the usual GM parts websites and couldn't find door lock cylinders. Are the Chevy Duty ones "GM"? They're pretty cheap at $17 for the set. Found a set at NAPA under the "Echlin" name for $30.

Slonaker · 10-21-2004, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

Are the Chevy Duty ones "GM"? They're pretty cheap at $17 for the set.

I don't know who makes them, but they are probably not real GM parts. They come in a clear plastic bag with no markings of any kind.

Slonaker

Destructo · 10-21-2004, 10:21 PM

I pulled my lock cylinder and had a locksmith make a key for the cylinder, cost me like 7 bucks I think, pulling the cylinder was a 15 min job too. Peice of cake, pull the panel, disconnect linkage and slide the spring clip out and your done.

rolson1039 · 10-22-2004, 12:38 PM

Last time someone tried that on my GM car i popped out the cylinder and brought it along with my key to the locksmith and he charged me $12 to reubuild it and that was in NYC... even if he charges you $25 thats still cheaper than popping apart TWO sides to make the doors keyed alike.
The other alternative is to go junkyarding and find a GM Vehicle with the door key still in thre with an external cover kind of key cylinder. Theryere all basically the same its the piece thats held on the back of the cylinder that is usually different but they all pretty much interchange

C&C Chevy · 10-22-2004, 01:19 PM

One reason I'm going ahead and replacing both is the orignal key is getting pretty worn and hangs up alot. Thanks for the info sounds like an easy job. I'll git'er down when the rain lets up around here.

cliffsta · 10-22-2004, 04:03 PM

All this talk about theft recently gave me the worst nightmare last night: These gangsta black thugs who had no business wanting my truck carjacked me, then i stole Red back but it was toast. I crawled outta bed at 3AM this morning to go check everything was all right......

If i get robbed tho i deserve it; half the time i dont even roll the windows up. My truck looks so bad most crooks wouldn't bother. Bad paint and poor body = theft deterrence

C&C Chevy · 10-22-2004, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

I crawled outta bed at 3AM this morning to go check everything was all right......

I've done that before too.

10-20-2004, 08:38 PM	#1
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Have to replace door locks. Somebody tried to break into my truck by jammin a screw driver into my drivers side lock. All I have is a 5 year old Sony CD player that they would've got $5-10 at a pawn shop. Anyway how do I change the locks out? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-20-2004, 09:59 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Fairly easy to change out.... Remove the handles, arm rest, and panel. The locks are held in place with a flat spring piece that can be pulled out. Be sure to put it back in with the flat side to the door. Be a good afternoon job. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-20-2004, 11:23 PM	#3
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	You don't need to change both door locks, just the broken one. Have a locksmith match the new lock cylinder to your existing key. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

10-21-2004, 02:16 AM	#4
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Yep, pretty easy to do. Should be able to get it done in an hour or 2. If that. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

10-21-2004, 06:50 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Generally when purchasing a new door lock they come in pairs. Rekeying one at a locksmith would cost more than its worth. I use to do locksmith work and saw some of the prices charged. Unless you want the Ignition and the doors to be the same key. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-21-2004, 09:30 PM	#7
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	How much are the locks from GM? I searched the usual GM parts websites and couldn't find door lock cylinders. Are the Chevy Duty ones "GM"? They're pretty cheap at $17 for the set. Found a set at NAPA under the "Echlin" name for $30. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-21-2004, 10:21 PM	#9
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I pulled my lock cylinder and had a locksmith make a key for the cylinder, cost me like 7 bucks I think, pulling the cylinder was a 15 min job too. Peice of cake, pull the panel, disconnect linkage and slide the spring clip out and your done. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

10-22-2004, 12:38 PM	#10
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	Last time someone tried that on my GM car i popped out the cylinder and brought it along with my key to the locksmith and he charged me $12 to reubuild it and that was in NYC... even if he charges you $25 thats still cheaper than popping apart TWO sides to make the doors keyed alike. The other alternative is to go junkyarding and find a GM Vehicle with the door key still in thre with an external cover kind of key cylinder. Theryere all basically the same its the piece thats held on the back of the cylinder that is usually different but they all pretty much interchange __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

10-22-2004, 01:19 PM	#11
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	One reason I'm going ahead and replacing both is the orignal key is getting pretty worn and hangs up alot. Thanks for the info sounds like an easy job. I'll git'er down when the rain lets up around here. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-22-2004, 04:03 PM	#12
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	All this talk about theft recently gave me the worst nightmare last night: These gangsta black thugs who had no business wanting my truck carjacked me, then i stole Red back but it was toast. I crawled outta bed at 3AM this morning to go check everything was all right...... If i get robbed tho i deserve it; half the time i dont even roll the windows up. My truck looks so bad most crooks wouldn't bother. Bad paint and poor body = theft deterrence __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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