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Adam12 · 10-10-2002, 05:28 PM

How can i get the ignition lock cylinder out of the ignition without the key? I bought the truck and they guy couldnt find the key so i was gonna change it but dont know how to get it out.

72MARIO · 10-10-2002, 06:13 PM

you need the key

busterwivell · 10-10-2002, 06:36 PM

My key works the ignition and the door locks. You could pull a door lock and take it to a locksmith. Hope the same key works.

**68 Stepside** · 10-10-2002, 08:09 PM

If all else fails, get a slide hammer, screw it in the key slot, and you should be able to yank the tumbler assembly out (don't ask me how I know.

)...but that could also very well ruin the whole switch. So I'd go with Buster's idea first.

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2002, 12:33 AM

A screw driver.
A hammer.
ViseGrips.
An allen wrench.
Some nasty words.
Insert screw driver into ign hole.
Tap with the hammer.
Grab screw driver with ViseGrips.
Twist back and forth untill it goes to the acc position.
(insert 4 letter words as you twist the **** thing back and forth)
Once in the Acc position, insert allen wrench into the littl hole on the ignition switch and turn it further counter clockwise as you press on the allen wrench.
Again...more 4 letter words may come in handy.
Eventually, it will all pop out in your hand.

Also, if the screwdriver pops out and cuts up your finger, the ViseGrips can be used to stop the bleeding. Just crimp it below the wound, but not on a knuckle.

Adam12 · 10-11-2002, 01:38 AM

well I guess ill try the screwdriver and a lot of 4 letter words..........

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2002, 01:46 AM

It took a while, but my GMC came without keys...at least, keys that fit that truck anyways. Thats how I got mine done. If you need to drive it ASAP, you could unplug the switch, and plug in another one and just let it dangle. I drove like that for a month before I got sick of it and did this screwdriver/cuss thing.

10-10-2002, 05:28 PM	#1
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	how to get ignition lock out of ignition? How can i get the ignition lock cylinder out of the ignition without the key? I bought the truck and they guy couldnt find the key so i was gonna change it but dont know how to get it out.

10-10-2002, 06:13 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	you need the key __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

10-10-2002, 06:36 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	My key works the ignition and the door locks. You could pull a door lock and take it to a locksmith. Hope the same key works. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-10-2002, 08:09 PM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	If all else fails, get a slide hammer, screw it in the key slot, and you should be able to yank the tumbler assembly out (don't ask me how I know. )...but that could also very well ruin the whole switch. So I'd go with Buster's idea first. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-11-2002, 12:33 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	A screw driver. A hammer. ViseGrips. An allen wrench. Some nasty words. Insert screw driver into ign hole. Tap with the hammer. Grab screw driver with ViseGrips. Twist back and forth untill it goes to the acc position. (insert 4 letter words as you twist the **** thing back and forth) Once in the Acc position, insert allen wrench into the littl hole on the ignition switch and turn it further counter clockwise as you press on the allen wrench. Again...more 4 letter words may come in handy. Eventually, it will all pop out in your hand. Also, if the screwdriver pops out and cuts up your finger, the ViseGrips can be used to stop the bleeding. Just crimp it below the wound, but not on a knuckle.

10-11-2002, 01:38 AM	#6
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	well I guess ill try the screwdriver and a lot of 4 letter words..........

10-11-2002, 01:46 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It took a while, but my GMC came without keys...at least, keys that fit that truck anyways. Thats how I got mine done. If you need to drive it ASAP, you could unplug the switch, and plug in another one and just let it dangle. I drove like that for a month before I got sick of it and did this screwdriver/cuss thing.



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