Thanks, One KEY thing to note is the object you stick in the hole to depress the tab that allows the cylinder to come out MUST be small enough to go into the hole to depress the tab, @ first I was trying a tool that appeared to be small enough but wasn't. After I pulled the covers it took me LESS than 15 minutes, probably 5 to pull the old cylinder and install new one.

thanks for the great DIY video!! took me about 10 minutes once I found the correct tools

@CharlesAndCars

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

great video and easy to follow, but after removing the cylinder i find the housing or bracket, not sure just what its called, but its what they cylinder is in, mine is worn bad and even a new cylinder is too loose to work right, the locksmith i took it to for second opinion said the housing for the cylinder needs replacing, him or no one i find has that part, i haven't gone to dealer yet, do you know what its called and where to purchase it, or even how it comes off.

@CharlesAndCars

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know the specific name, but it's probably the ignition lock cylinder housing and most likely only available from the dealer... Might be a good candidate for a junk yard run..

Thanks for the video. Does the cylinder need to be able to spin in order to remove it? My key goes in, but i cannot turn it

@CharlesAndCars

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Somethimes you can tap on the key (I do that with my hand at some point in the video) and get it to where it will turn so you can depress the tab and get the cylinder out.

@CharlesAndCars

4 жыл бұрын

Also check to make sure the steering wheel lock isn't engaged and keeping you from turning the key. Just turn the wheel back and forth a little as you try to turn the key.

having some trouble here.I am attempting to get mine out, but the key wont go all the way into the ignition. any suggestions?

Can you tell me how long it took you to do this? I am thinking the shop I took mine to is trying to overcharge me

@CharlesAndCars

6 жыл бұрын

Don't know what the book time is for this off the top of my head, but it takes a couple hours...

@XDrifter2

3 жыл бұрын

Book time is 1.4hrs and recode is another 0.3

Can you removal the key ignition without the original key n use a stock key

@CharlesAndCars

3 жыл бұрын

It's designed not to come out unless you can turn the key to the run position. The only way I could think to do it without the key would be to drill out the lock to get the tumblers out so you could turn the cylinder to the run position and depress the pin that holds it in place. Otherwise I believe you would need to replace the ignition switch and the lock cylinder.

Do you have to have the key to do this?

@CharlesAndCars

6 жыл бұрын

If the individual tumblers from the old cylinder have numbers on them you should be able to match them to new ones by number. Otherwise you will need the key.

Do you really need to remove that bottom panel just to remove the top panel that encases the lock cylinder?

@CharlesAndCars

3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember exactly, but I tend not to remove things if they don't need to be..

@benirw1n

3 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesAndCars No you were right the lower panel prevents the upper ones from coming down I just did it yesterday

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What if I lost the key?

@CharlesAndCars

3 жыл бұрын

You'll need to get new keys and a cylinder.. This car, if I remember correctly, needs to have the keys programmed to the vin and you'll need at least two.

Any chance of getting smacked by the air bag?

@CharlesAndCars

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm aware of, but if it's a concern disconnect the battery before starting

@Wadeifer

3 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesAndCars You made it an easy repair. Thank you!

Didn’t work stuck Hex keys, mini flat heads & philips & key would just fall out. Pregnant & carless until someone has better advice.