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**rs74** · 04-19-2013, 10:09 AM

Can I fix this or do I just need to put in a new lock cylinder. If I can fix it then I would just assume do that but not sure what would need to be done to it. This is just one of the little things I want to fix before I put the truck back together.

Gigem · 04-19-2013, 10:10 AM

need a new lock cylinder - yours is worn out. so was mine...

**rs74** · 04-19-2013, 10:14 AM

How hard is it to replace on these columns. I have changed a few out but never on one of these.

Low87 · 04-19-2013, 11:33 AM

It's pretty easy, just need a wheel puller. Probably a 30-45 minute job.

meatwagon83 · 04-19-2013, 12:23 PM

you and about 80% of the rest of these trucks

Rufton · 04-19-2013, 01:40 PM

Sounds like something to keep on the down low.

meter swinger · 04-19-2013, 02:00 PM

Wheel puller & spring plate compressor. Any parts store should have them. Once the wheel and spring plate are off there is a bolt to remove that holds the key tumblr in. Remove that and the tumblr will slide out.
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meter swinger · 04-19-2013, 02:02 PM

Btw you can get door locks to match from places loke classic parts. Then you only need one key.

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Low87 · 04-19-2013, 05:09 PM

Only real trucks have two keys, why do away with that?

meter swinger · 04-19-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

Only real trucks have two keys, why do away with that?

brother I got 7 rigs, thats a lot of keys to keep up with. Last one I lost was the locking gas cap on my 55 D@DG€..... PITA.
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Space Monkey · 04-19-2013, 11:47 PM

I have the same problem.

You guys are talking about a "wheel puller"? So I don't need to remove the bolts that hold on the wheel, I just need a "wheel puller"? Because I can't find a bit that fits the wheel bolts.

mtnsackett · 04-20-2013, 12:36 AM

you can fix the issue one of two ways you can get an after market lock cylinder form a catalog or your local parts store I think they were selling them for about $20 or if you care and want to keep the truck with the original keys you can take the lock cylinder down to a local lock smith with your ignition key and they can put new guts in it and even cut you a new Key that doesn't have as many miles on it, I did and it was about $30 and I ended up with two new keys.

04-19-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	My ignition turns without the key. Can I fix this or do I just need to put in a new lock cylinder. If I can fix it then I would just assume do that but not sure what would need to be done to it. This is just one of the little things I want to fix before I put the truck back together. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-19-2013, 10:10 AM	#2
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: My ignition turns without the key. need a new lock cylinder - yours is worn out. so was mine... __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

04-19-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: My ignition turns without the key. How hard is it to replace on these columns. I have changed a few out but never on one of these. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-19-2013, 11:33 AM	#4
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: My ignition turns without the key. It's pretty easy, just need a wheel puller. Probably a 30-45 minute job. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-19-2013, 12:23 PM	#5
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: My ignition turns without the key. you and about 80% of the rest of these trucks __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

04-19-2013, 01:40 PM	#6
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: My ignition turns without the key. Sounds like something to keep on the down low.

04-19-2013, 02:00 PM	#7
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: My ignition turns without the key. Wheel puller & spring plate compressor. Any parts store should have them. Once the wheel and spring plate are off there is a bolt to remove that holds the key tumblr in. Remove that and the tumblr will slide out. Posted via Mobile Device

04-19-2013, 02:02 PM	#8
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: My ignition turns without the key. Btw you can get door locks to match from places loke classic parts. Then you only need one key. Posted via Mobile Device

04-19-2013, 05:09 PM	#9
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: My ignition turns without the key. Only real trucks have two keys, why do away with that? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-19-2013, 11:47 PM	#11
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: My ignition turns without the key. I have the same problem. You guys are talking about a "wheel puller"? So I don't need to remove the bolts that hold on the wheel, I just need a "wheel puller"? Because I can't find a bit that fits the wheel bolts. __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

04-20-2013, 12:36 AM	#12
mtnsackett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Centerville, MN Posts: 81	Re: My ignition turns without the key. you can fix the issue one of two ways you can get an after market lock cylinder form a catalog or your local parts store I think they were selling them for about $20 or if you care and want to keep the truck with the original keys you can take the lock cylinder down to a local lock smith with your ignition key and they can put new guts in it and even cut you a new Key that doesn't have as many miles on it, I did and it was about $30 and I ended up with two new keys. __________________ "Not all those who wander are lost." A.R.R. Tolkien... Some of us are exploring to see what is out there in this world!



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