my ignition cylinder is locked up. i have a replacment part and repair manual. manual says to turn the key to the on position in order to take out the cylinder. this isn't possible since it's locked up. i've tried to jiggle it and WD40 it...no luck so far. can someone out there PLEASE help? and an early THANK YOU to any who take the time to help out
2007-08-09 10:44:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As a last resort break the bezel part that goes around the key off, use a 3/8 inch drill and drill the tumblers out. After you break the bezel off look at the end of the cylinder, there will be an inner cylinder about 1/2 inch in diameter inside the outer cylinder, drill in between the inner and outer cylinder in line with the tumblers. Once the tumblers are all drilled out you can turn the cylinder with a screwdriver and remove it like the manual says
2007-08-09 10:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by bikertrash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take a lot of patience & probably sore fingers to do it. Play with the key in & out at almost full insertion. If the steering wheel is at full turn left or right it'll be even more difficult. Try wiggling the wheel while trying to turn the key, but, don't turn the key so hard that it breaks. I you have a tilt wheel try in all positions. If you do get it to turn DON'T relock it, just change the lock cylinder. Being a Chrysler product with a double cut key flop the key occasionally.
2007-08-09 11:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the steering wheel slammed into the wheel lock, esp if you have removed the steering wheel, if the wheel isnt centered on the lock you will not be able to turn the key,
2007-08-10 05:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋