I recently snapped the key off in the ignition of my truck, and have had 2 locksmiths, and 2 friends out who know what they are doing, but none could get the key out. its jammed in there pretty tight. so one of my friends reccomended that I drill out the lock with a drill, and then use a screwdriver to start/stop the truck. Its a 1993 Chevy silverado, with tilt steering, and cruise control. dont' know if that helps...
Thanks in advance!
2007-10-06 08:36:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Drilling it out won't cause the side bar to drop to allow it to turn unless you destroy the whole column housing the ignition goes into. I always used a coping saw blade snapped in half---insert it into the ignition with the teeth facing the teeth of the broken key and remove it. Best to replace the ignition cylinder with a new one or replace the column with a salvage yard one---might be cheaper.
2007-10-07 19:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignition switches are fixed using Snap-off bolts. You will need to get a new switch and fixing bracket. take a hammer and smash the old switch off and fix the new one.
Personal experience
2007-10-06 08:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is much easier to remove steering wheel,lock plate under it and replace the whole tumbler and key,which is held by 1 screw under the turn signal switch.
2007-10-06 08:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by CarmaNguyen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny! 100!
2016-05-17 10:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋