how would one go on taking apart a cars ignition if one lost their key?

Answer 1

go to youtube.com

Answer 2

Rey,

Personally it isnt such a good idea to do it yourself if you are asking "how to take it apart". It definitely would be better to just call a locksmith to come an make the key on the spot. Most of the newer ignitions have to be turned on to the "on" position before you can even take them out. Hence problem already since you dont have a key. Also, some of the older gm ignitions could be taken out without turn to "on" but you have to know which year/make/model to determine if you have a roll pin, active retainer, bolt retainer, and spring retainer ignition.

Now you really add some difficulty if it used to be a one key fits all car and your ignition was changed and not re-keyed to the rest of the car like the old one. Then you may have to get into drilling and replacing.

Also you have some that have vats keys, or transponder keys, and even some now that either have to have the immobilizer box or ecu reflashed.

And the big thing is on some of your GM cars the security is in the ignition not the key so if you somehow manage to get it out and replace it, it may not work since there would be a different "chip" (for sake of discussion) in the igniton than what the computer is looking for.

So, go with the rest of the answers and call a locksmith. Were are you....I might be able to do it. I am a locksmith.

Oh, and please dont try anything. More often than not.....joe carowner that does work before we get there generally causes more problems trying to fix or replace it himself than just letting us do the work.

(just had to drill and replace a ford ign....customer tried all sorts of ways to get it out so bad he fubar'ed the ign. I could have made him a key in 10 min....now he had me have to drill it out and replace it and it cost him more in the long run)

Answer 3

It really depends on the car. Older Dodges have a release pin you have to push, then the whole lock cylinder just slides out. Newer Suzukis have snap-off bolts that you need to slot with a Dremel and take out with a screwdriver. Ignition switches will commonly allow you to separate the lock cylinder from the electrical switch mechanism. This can be done yourself if you're mechanically inclinded. (you can at least pull the cylinder, so you don't have to pay a locksmith to do it). A factory service manual will provide help in this area.

Answer 4

Go and get a locksmith to make a new copy of your key. In modern cars it is more difficult to bypass ignition lock because it also locks the steering wheel.

Answer 5

It's a lot cheaper and less headaches if you just call a locksmith out.. It might have a computer chip in it and your parts alone will cost as much as a locksmith not including any busted knuckles and a wasted afternoon or day if you break or loose a part..GOOD LUCK...

Answer 6

if youll let me know what type of vehicle it is i can help you // but more than likely youll end up calling locksmith and having them come to you and having them make you a key without the hassle of spending many hours trying to get ignition out without destroying something// god bless// goodluck

Answer 7

call up a locksmith, you shouldn't try to take apart the ignition

Answer 8

just pay the relativley small fee for a locksmith, instead of trying to replace the lock.

Answer 9

Get a lock smith over.