IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ???
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From: eville in
IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ???
i know it's OT butt someone will know!!!! lost keys, don't want to call lock-smith.... 86 chevy, w/tilt i can remove door locks from inside i think
But i don't know how to get collum lock out with out a slide hammer????
going to then have it keyed to match my truck :thumbs: Any help Thanks
:banghead: :banghead:
But i don't know how to get collum lock out with out a slide hammer????
going to then have it keyed to match my truck :thumbs: Any help Thanks
:banghead: :banghead:
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Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (comp)
You need the key (or locksmith) to get it out without damage.
You might try other GM keys that you have. My 89 Blazer ignition lock is so
worn that my Buick key works in it. Once turned to the 'on' position, there
is a spring loaded pin that is depressed (somewhere under the steering wheel)
to release the lock cylinder.
The key is to get the lock cylinder 'on' and the steering wheel off.
:seeya
You might try other GM keys that you have. My 89 Blazer ignition lock is so
worn that my Buick key works in it. Once turned to the 'on' position, there
is a spring loaded pin that is depressed (somewhere under the steering wheel)
to release the lock cylinder.
The key is to get the lock cylinder 'on' and the steering wheel off.
:seeya
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Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (comp)
If you follow the directions Jim Shea has posted on corvettefaq.com, you will find that you can get the ignition lock out without damage and without a locksmith.
You will need the lock plate compressor though. Once you get down under the turn signal switch, it's just a matter of depressing a small spring tab on the switch and sliding it right out. I was amazed at how easy it was once I got in there.
Good luck!
You will need the lock plate compressor though. Once you get down under the turn signal switch, it's just a matter of depressing a small spring tab on the switch and sliding it right out. I was amazed at how easy it was once I got in there.
Good luck!
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Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (73sbvert)
.... it's just a matter of depressing a small spring tab on the switch and sliding it right out. I was amazed at how easy it was once I got in there.
Good luck!
Good luck!
position to depress the spring loaded pin. Perhaps it depends on the year.
:seeya
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Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (NHvette)
can't find artical ?? never can in the forum, I think it's this slow azz dial-up
just like i can't see some pic's here and i can on BB internet service, if someone can post a link i can click and print it Thanks :banghead:
just like i can't see some pic's here and i can on BB internet service, if someone can post a link i can click and print it Thanks :banghead:
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Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (NHvette)
Well, that's what I am saying, but I thought the key needed to be in the on position to depress the spring loaded pin. Perhaps it depends on the year.
Once you get past the lock plate, then everything is wide open.
[Modified by 73sbvert, 5:33 PM 4/23/2004]
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (comp)
Here is a better sight for disassembling a tilt column.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/A-car.ASP
Download the following papers:
Tilt Strg Column 69-76 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1
Tilt Strg Column 69-72 Disassembly & Repair Pic #1
Tilt Strg Column 69-72 Parts & Illustration Pics
BTW, if you have a standard (non-adjustable) steering column, there is a set of papers in that same section under the title Std Strg Column...... that will help you as well.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/A-car.ASP
Download the following papers:
Tilt Strg Column 69-76 Disassembly & Repair Paper #1
Tilt Strg Column 69-72 Disassembly & Repair Pic #1
Tilt Strg Column 69-72 Parts & Illustration Pics
BTW, if you have a standard (non-adjustable) steering column, there is a set of papers in that same section under the title Std Strg Column...... that will help you as well.
Le Mans Master
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Re: IGN. LOCK REPACEMENT ??? (comp)
Just a bit of information. During the 1979 model year, GM went away from the spring loaded tab to retain the lock cylinder. They started using a screw to retain the cylinder. This was to defeat the slam puller method of removing the lock cylinder and stealing the car.
On cars and trucks newer than 1979 you need to remove the screw. You still have to remove the steering wheel, lock plate, and pull the turn signal switch up and out of the way. The screw is in approximately the same location as the slot for the tab.
On cars and trucks newer than 1979 you need to remove the screw. You still have to remove the steering wheel, lock plate, and pull the turn signal switch up and out of the way. The screw is in approximately the same location as the slot for the tab.
