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Key would not turn in ignition switch

chipchipMember
Beautiful day and decided to go for a drive. Put the key in the ignition and the switch would not turn....this has happened before, but have always been able to get it to turn. Not this time, no way way... no matter how hard I tried.

I had purchased a new replacement ignition cylinder so decided to change it out. When I took the old one out, found that the key was working properly but the mechanism attached to the cylinder had some burrs and needed to be lubricated. Rehabbed the mechanism and put it back in and all is well.

Question? The cylinder I bought from Graham is an exact replacement BUT the mechanism on the back side is not as long. There is a pin on the replacement cylinder that looks like it can be removed and it will come apart, but cannot find the same on the original. Has anyone done this and have any suggestions??
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chipchipMember
Marlin,

Not the steering wheel lock. No matter what way I turned,pulled or pushed...nothing. What it was was that the key was going in all the eay, but the cam behing the cylinder would not move. Seemed like there was a burr or something holding it up. Gently filed the rough spot and lubed it now works.


Thanks, Chip
Pantera 3rd&LastPantera 3rd&LastMember
My problem continues to be with the ignition cylinder not wanting to always pop out. If I do not remember to put some outward pressure as I turn and remove the key the key comes out and the cylinder stays in. The key will not go back in without taking the ignition apart from the switch and pushing the cylinder back out.
I have been given conflicting info from replacing the lock cylinder to rebuilding the switch. I probably should do both and it is on my “To Do “list someday.
parapanteraparapanteraIf you can't fix it with a hammer.....you have an electrical problem.
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Originally posted by Pantera 4134:
My problem continues to be with the ignition cylinder not wanting to always pop out. If I do not remember to put some outward pressure as I turn and remove the key the key comes out and the cylinder stays in. The key will not go back in without taking the ignition apart from the switch and pushing the cylinder back out.
I have been given conflicting info from replacing the lock cylinder to rebuilding the switch. I probably should do both and it is on my “To Do “list someday.
#4134, although I replaced my cylinder a couple of years back, it still sticks in once or twice a year. For this I carry an "Italian locksmith kit" or what is known as a paperclip. Un-bend one end of the paperclip and insert it into the cylinder and wiggle it around and it will pop right out, no removall required.
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