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*60apache4* · 07-15-2006, 11:56 PM

The key on my blue 71 finally wore out enough it won't turn the ignition anymore. I can't even get it to turn backwards to engage the pin to remove the key bolsters and remove the ignition switch. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

**GMCPaul** · 07-16-2006, 02:59 AM

Take a small common screwdriver and insert just the tip in key hole far enough to catch the inside edge of the stainless steel face on the lock cylinder and pry the ss face off, once you remove the ss face the rest of lock cylinder will come out, then just pop your new lock cylinder in place of the old. be prepared to brace the dash metal with your hand while prying the face off so that you do not damage the lower dash area metal.
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PanelDeland · 07-16-2006, 11:43 AM

You could also try having a new key made.They tend to be a little rough when new and may catch well enough to remove and replace in the regular way.I have had this work on an ignition many years ago though it wasn't on a 67-72 truck.

*60apache4* · 07-22-2006, 12:45 AM

FYI, I ended up having a new key made. Once you remove the lock cylinder the Key & Lock store can use the code to make an exact copy of the original. Thanks for your help.

pumpkin · 07-22-2006, 12:33 PM

I have a locksmith buddy that take the old key, reads it and clips out a new key. He does not coppy the old worn out key. This puts it back to like new, as all gm's tend to wear out the key. Any good locksmith should be able to do this

jimfulco · 07-25-2006, 12:57 AM

If you're lucky, you can pull the door lock and get the code off the outside of it, or take it to the locksmith if there's no code.

07-15-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	worn key, stuck ignition The key on my blue 71 finally wore out enough it won't turn the ignition anymore. I can't even get it to turn backwards to engage the pin to remove the key bolsters and remove the ignition switch. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

07-16-2006, 02:59 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	Re: worn key, stuck ignition Take a small common screwdriver and insert just the tip in key hole far enough to catch the inside edge of the stainless steel face on the lock cylinder and pry the ss face off, once you remove the ss face the rest of lock cylinder will come out, then just pop your new lock cylinder in place of the old. be prepared to brace the dash metal with your hand while prying the face off so that you do not damage the lower dash area metal. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

07-16-2006, 11:43 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: worn key, stuck ignition You could also try having a new key made.They tend to be a little rough when new and may catch well enough to remove and replace in the regular way.I have had this work on an ignition many years ago though it wasn't on a 67-72 truck. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-22-2006, 12:45 AM	#4
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Re: worn key, stuck ignition FYI, I ended up having a new key made. Once you remove the lock cylinder the Key & Lock store can use the code to make an exact copy of the original. Thanks for your help.

07-22-2006, 12:33 PM	#5
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: worn key, stuck ignition I have a locksmith buddy that take the old key, reads it and clips out a new key. He does not coppy the old worn out key. This puts it back to like new, as all gm's tend to wear out the key. Any good locksmith should be able to do this

07-25-2006, 12:57 AM	#6
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: worn key, stuck ignition If you're lucky, you can pull the door lock and get the code off the outside of it, or take it to the locksmith if there's no code.



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