InteriorDiscussion about interior modifications like dashboard swaps, seat replacements, or general interior repair.
Welcome to ThirdGen.org!
Welcome to ThirdGen.org.
You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join the ThirdGen.org community today!
Can anyone give me a way to do this without going to a locksmith. At this point if i can get a screwdriver to move the actuator, that would be great, i just don't want to damage the rest of the column. Anything will help! Will chevy have a universal key?
It's a '91 manual column.
This ad is not displayed to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on ThirdGen!
From near death to completely transformed, the life story begins here:
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/firebirds/453335-one-more-saved-junkyards.html
Okay u are going to have to pull the steering wheel and assemble apart and put a new lock and cylinder. but i strongly advise getting a steering wheel puller that u can get at autozone to rent and a retainer spring decompress if thats the name can't remember. thats the only way i would think of doing w/o messing up the steering wheel column. its not a hard job just be careful not to lose pieces.
He did what i did. i took a 1990 steering column and put it in my 86 camaro. Which vats doesn't hook up at all. B/c the later models didnt' have it. and he has a 84 camaro if i am not mistaken by his name. thats how he did it. he just lost the key which it will cost quite a bit to get a key with chip since they will not do it w/o chip. so what i am telling you 84red. just change the lock and cylinder and you will be fine.
I am not very knowledgeable about this but the po of my car put in a push button starter. Its just a thought. Not my preference but it was already there. Its hardly noticeable.
I am putting this in my '88 Firebird, wanted a '91 column because of the air bag coil because i want to use early 4th gen radio controls, and i have the entire column apart, but to get the lock cylinder out, i need to turn it to the on position to get it to slide out. I've already used the steering wheel puller and the lock spring tool to get all the way in there, just need to change the cylinder. And I am getting a new lock cylinder, yes because the yard i got the column from couldn't find the key, plus my car is a manual, and i found a manual column (no difference after 91 other than cylinder), so i want that manual button on the ignition cylinder for safety purposes. VATS will not be hooked up at this time, but in the future i may take that journey so i won't be cutting any wiring.
From near death to completely transformed, the life story begins here:
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/firebirds/453335-one-more-saved-junkyards.html
I already had the whole wheel apart, but couldn't get the ignition out because in all the instructions i read, you need to turn the ignition to the on position to get it to come out. I figured it out w/out the key though. Thanks!!!!
I already had the whole wheel apart, but couldn't get the ignition out because in all the instructions i read, you need to turn the ignition to the on position to get it to come out. I figured it out w/out the key though. Thanks!!!!
How did you manage to do it without the key? I've got the same problem and I'm trying to replace my ignition cylinder in my 84 camaro. I assume they are the same.
you do noyt need the key, ive done thins MULTIPLE times. remove the wheel, remove the locking ring and lock plate, remove the 3 phillips head screws for your turn signal cam, remove the plastic contact for the horn, remove the retainer screw for the ignition cylinder, reove ignition cylinder, reverse procedure to install
you do noyt need the key, ive done thins MULTIPLE times. remove the wheel, remove the locking ring and lock plate, remove the 3 phillips head screws for your turn signal cam, remove the plastic contact for the horn, remove the retainer screw for the ignition cylinder, reove ignition cylinder, reverse procedure to install
I agree.
I have done this TWICE without having the key for the ignition, they were automatic cars, though, if that makes a difference.
__________________ Currently Building: 1988 IROC Convertible:
350 Vortec, bored to 357, aluminum pistons, PM rods, Full roller block. WC T5, Lakewood Lower control arms and adjustable panhard bar, Borg Warner 9bolt posi Rear, 4 wheel disc brakes, KYB GR2 Shocks/Struts, AG lowering springs, UMI Sub-frame connectors, Full Energy suspension bushings, 36/24 Swaybars, and much more
literally been here done this probably 75 times since 1994 maybe more times even.
also, only one screw holds the cylinder in place
almost always it is a torx head screw pin
__________________ 1982 Trans Am HT WS7
LG4/TH200C to TH350 w/2400 stall 2.73 drum open
code 21 light blue
level III blue PMD interior package
123,800 miles
2 1/4" full length pipes soon,
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ans%20am%20ws7 Will never be hacked into a KR wannabe or later model body Co-Founder of the Early Bird Club(82-84) Long ago... in a galaxy not far enough away.. If only ppl could say: "im sorry im not educated on or experienced with this subject so i cannot provide a useful reply"
I have LOTS of good used '82 83 84 and some '85-90 parts.. try me.. PM or email me!
