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

mcleoud151 · 07-31-2005, 09:14 AM

About 10 years ago, a key broke off in the ignition. No problem, we used a screwdriver to turn it. Now that I'm bringing the ol' girl back to life, I think she deserves to have a real key! In searching this and other sites and talking to people, I figured I could do it.

Went out and bought the new cylinder. turned to acc, used a paper clip to push the little hole in, turned more to the left. Nothing. WTF! LOL! Apparently I am

!!!!!!!!! ANyone know how to do this?

ckhd · 07-31-2005, 09:38 AM

did it actually turn more after you did the paper clip trick?

Sometimes, the paper clip will get in the way. It's also better to use a small punch in the hole if you have one, sometimes the paper clip just doesn't do the trick. I push the little release button in the hole, and start to turn to the left, and slowly slide the punch/paper clip out while applying pressure to the left. It's worked for me every time so far.

Good luck

**VetteVet** · 07-31-2005, 09:39 AM

Thanks to Longhorn Man

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2005, 10:26 AM

Did you continue to turn it counter clockwise once the paperclip was in there? (I prefer using a small allen wrench myself)
It probably won't just pop out. Sometimes they do, but normally you have to pull on it and wiggle and Obscenities normally help too.

Jeepster376 · 07-31-2005, 03:37 PM

Yay, I just got mine out!

I bought a new ignition/key set last year and tried several times to get the old one out without success. Reading this inspired me to give it another try. I felt the spring depress, clicked it to the left, gave it one little jiggle and it was out. I was shocked, I don't know why I didn't get it out before or what I was doing wrong, but my new keys are in now. I think the jiggle was actually the trick that got it out, in previous attempts I was just pulling on it. This time as soon as I jiggled it, it released.

Thanks Longhorn Man and CKHD

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2005, 03:45 PM

Jeweles had been trying to get hers out for quite a while and I just walked up and POW, it was in my hand. Funny as h*ll.

TruckinDaddy · 07-31-2005, 06:38 PM

Reading this thread encouraged me to try and replace mine, too. Without success... Now I am cussing the truck, the locks(old and new), the heat and Longhorn Man.

Just kidding (About cussing Longhorn Man, everything else, I stand by my cussing!)

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2005, 06:40 PM

LOL man! LOFL!

Cuss me man...my boss does all the time.

TruckinDaddy · 07-31-2005, 10:07 PM

My boss, err wife, used to cuss me all the time, too. So I parked a rusty old truck in her driveway! Now she really has something to cuss about!

Seriously, any advice for a removing the cylinder from a 68 that does not have an accessory position?

Mudder · 07-31-2005, 10:11 PM

Just keep turning the key to the right with a slight amount of pressure and it should pop out as you push in with the paper clip.

al's71gmc · 07-31-2005, 10:20 PM

here's a recent thread dealing with same
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=166127

mcleoud151 · 08-01-2005, 10:48 AM

Alright, thanks guys. It's round three this afternoon! If I can't do it today I'm just gonna' put a chain on the screwdriver and call it good. Keys? We don't need no stinkin' keys!!!!

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2005, 09:37 PM

on a 67 or early 68, just insert the key, and in the OFF position, install the paper clip or what ever your poking tool of choice is, and depress the spring loaded plate..then turn it counter clockwise.

07-31-2005, 09:14 AM	#1
mcleoud151 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 15	ignition key cylinder replacement About 10 years ago, a key broke off in the ignition. No problem, we used a screwdriver to turn it. Now that I'm bringing the ol' girl back to life, I think she deserves to have a real key! In searching this and other sites and talking to people, I figured I could do it. Went out and bought the new cylinder. turned to acc, used a paper clip to push the little hole in, turned more to the left. Nothing. WTF! LOL! Apparently I am !!!!!!!!! ANyone know how to do this? __________________ '72 C20 fleet, rear leafs, front coil, 350 w/ 350TH (toast now). Dad's got the '71. A Huge work in Progress...

07-31-2005, 09:38 AM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	did it actually turn more after you did the paper clip trick? Sometimes, the paper clip will get in the way. It's also better to use a small punch in the hole if you have one, sometimes the paper clip just doesn't do the trick. I push the little release button in the hole, and start to turn to the left, and slowly slide the punch/paper clip out while applying pressure to the left. It's worked for me every time so far. Good luck __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-31-2005, 09:39 AM	#3
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	broken key Thanks to Longhorn Man http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712 __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

07-31-2005, 03:37 PM	#5
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	Yay, I just got mine out! I bought a new ignition/key set last year and tried several times to get the old one out without success. Reading this inspired me to give it another try. I felt the spring depress, clicked it to the left, gave it one little jiggle and it was out. I was shocked, I don't know why I didn't get it out before or what I was doing wrong, but my new keys are in now. I think the jiggle was actually the trick that got it out, in previous attempts I was just pulling on it. This time as soon as I jiggled it, it released. Thanks Longhorn Man and CKHD __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB Last edited by Jeepster376; 07-31-2005 at 03:42 PM.

07-31-2005, 06:38 PM	#7
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Reading this thread encouraged me to try and replace mine, too. Without success... Now I am cussing the truck, the locks(old and new), the heat and Longhorn Man. Just kidding (About cussing Longhorn Man, everything else, I stand by my cussing!) __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-31-2005 at 06:39 PM.

07-31-2005, 10:26 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Did you continue to turn it counter clockwise once the paperclip was in there? (I prefer using a small allen wrench myself) It probably won't just pop out. Sometimes they do, but normally you have to pull on it and wiggle and Obscenities normally help too.

07-31-2005, 03:45 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Jeweles had been trying to get hers out for quite a while and I just walked up and POW, it was in my hand. Funny as h*ll.

07-31-2005, 06:40 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL man! LOFL! Cuss me man...my boss does all the time.

07-31-2005, 10:07 PM	#9
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	My boss, err wife, used to cuss me all the time, too. So I parked a rusty old truck in her driveway! Now she really has something to cuss about! Seriously, any advice for a removing the cylinder from a 68 that does not have an accessory position? __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-31-2005 at 10:08 PM.

07-31-2005, 10:11 PM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Just keep turning the key to the right with a slight amount of pressure and it should pop out as you push in with the paper clip.

07-31-2005, 10:20 PM	#11
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	here's a recent thread dealing with same http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=166127 __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

08-01-2005, 10:48 AM	#12
mcleoud151 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 15	Alright, thanks guys. It's round three this afternoon! If I can't do it today I'm just gonna' put a chain on the screwdriver and call it good. Keys? We don't need no stinkin' keys!!!! __________________ '72 C20 fleet, rear leafs, front coil, 350 w/ 350TH (toast now). Dad's got the '71. A Huge work in Progress...

08-01-2005, 09:37 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	on a 67 or early 68, just insert the key, and in the OFF position, install the paper clip or what ever your poking tool of choice is, and depress the spring loaded plate..then turn it counter clockwise.



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