Ignition Cylinder
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From: Wichita Ks
Car: 86 F-body
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi
Ignition Cylinder
just bought a 86 IROC, the ignition cylinder is crap and wont unlock, is there any easy way to unlock it, or do i have to replace it? if so, how?
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From: houston
Car: 83 POS monte carlo 2015 chevy P/U
Engine: 92 5.7 tpi 5.3
Transmission: 700r4 6L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.42 too high
if it doesn't work the key, it would be best to go a head & replace the lock cylinder.
to replace it, use steps 1 through 10 from here,
https://www.thirdgen.org/steeringcolumn
to replace it, use steps 1 through 10 from here,
https://www.thirdgen.org/steeringcolumn
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From: Wichita Ks
Car: 86 F-body
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi
alright, how much is a steering wheel puller, and a lock plate depressing tool? i plan on going by autozone tomorrow, and i wanna know aobut how much i'm gonna spend
thanks
thanks
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From: Wichita Ks
Car: 86 F-body
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi
i just bit the bullet and called AAA... they couldnt tow it to the shop, so they paid for a locksmith to come do it...all of this for free, i'm happy
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