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Old 05-18-2009, 08:40 AM   #1
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Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 09:04 AM   #2
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 09:09 AM   #3
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

the car is vats,why are you changing the lock cylinder even if you get to the actuator it won't start unless vats was bypassed
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Old 05-18-2009, 09:20 AM   #4
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:06 AM   #5
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:26 AM   #6
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

Alright, sorry for the vagueness, lol.

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.
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Old 05-18-2009, 02:03 PM   #7
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Noone has ever done this themselves? Everyone goes to a locksmith?!
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Old 05-18-2009, 03:52 PM   #8
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

Get the steering wheel puller!

I had to do this on my bird and it is pretty much straight forward and easy.

Pull steering wheel
Disassemble the column down to the lock cylinder
Remove the screws holding it in and slide it out
Now reverse the process

Don't loose any parts and watch out for the retainer ring because sometimes they like to go airborne.
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

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!!!!
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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.
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Old 09-17-2009, 11:15 PM   #12
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

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
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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.
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

The stealership may not cut keys for a VATS car without the chip, but ACE Hardware will cut whatever you want.
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Re: Changing ignition lock cylinder without key

you dont need the key to remove the cylinder

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
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