Found a trick to remove ignition cylinder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stu Pidd · 06-23-2015, 10:43 PM

Ignition cylinder wasn't cooperating with the standard "Paper-clip-in-the-hole-turn-to-the-left" method.

Jiggle, jiggle, try again, no dice. Grrrr...
About to give up and use the old key for the ignition, but I don't want the door keys mis-matched.

Solution:

I put a tiny J-hook in the other end of the paper clip tool.
After the cylinder was turned left, insert J-hook back into hole, and gently tug while jiggling.
Voila! Ignition cylinder wiggled out, just as it should.

The truck now has new door locks and ignition, all with brand new keys.

9teen69 · 06-23-2015, 10:50 PM

Good to know...Kicked my butt one day for awhile. Thanks

06-23-2015, 10:43 PM	#1
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Found a trick to remove ignition cylinder Ignition cylinder wasn't cooperating with the standard "Paper-clip-in-the-hole-turn-to-the-left" method. Jiggle, jiggle, try again, no dice. Grrrr... About to give up and use the old key for the ignition, but I don't want the door keys mis-matched. Solution: I put a tiny J-hook in the other end of the paper clip tool. After the cylinder was turned left, insert J-hook back into hole, and gently tug while jiggling. Voila! Ignition cylinder wiggled out, just as it should. The truck now has new door locks and ignition, all with brand new keys.

06-23-2015, 10:50 PM	#2
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Found a trick to remove ignition cylinder Good to know...Kicked my butt one day for awhile. Thanks __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)



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