How to remove an ignition key lock
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==General Motors== | ==General Motors== | ||
| + | GM started keeping records of which vehicle had what key pattern in the early 1990's. You can just go to your dealer with your proof of ownership of that particular vehicle' and they can make you a key. | ||
| − | + | ===Remove center=== | |
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| − | ===Remove | + | |
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[[Image:Steeringwheelcenter.jpg]] | [[Image:Steeringwheelcenter.jpg]] | ||
| − | ===Remove | + | ===Remove nut=== |
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[[Image:Steeringsocket.jpg]] | [[Image:Steeringsocket.jpg]] | ||
| − | ===Pull | + | ===Pull wheel=== |
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[[Image:Pullwheel.jpg]] | [[Image:Pullwheel.jpg]] | ||
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[[Image:Wheelpulled.jpg]] | [[Image:Wheelpulled.jpg]] | ||
| − | ===Remove column | + | ===Remove column lock=== |
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[[Image:Removecolumnlock.jpg]] | [[Image:Removecolumnlock.jpg]] | ||
| − | This part requires using a special tool that pushes in on the column lock plate so you can remove the clip. | + | This part requires using a special tool that pushes in on the column lock plate so you can remove the clip. Although this can be done without the tool, the tool makes it considerably easier. |
Removing the little spring wire clip is always the most aggravating part of changing the lock. | Removing the little spring wire clip is always the most aggravating part of changing the lock. | ||
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[[Image:Columnlockoff.jpg]] | [[Image:Columnlockoff.jpg]] | ||
| − | ===Remove Emergency | + | ===Remove Emergency flasher switch=== |
[[Image:Emergflash.jpg]] | [[Image:Emergflash.jpg]] | ||
| − | Remove | + | Remove the Phillips screw in the center of the switch. |
| − | ===Loosen | + | ===Loosen turn signal=== |
[[Image:turnsignal.jpg]] | [[Image:turnsignal.jpg]] | ||
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Gently pull out to loosen. | Gently pull out to loosen. | ||
| − | ===Pull | + | ===Pull lockset=== |
[[Image:Buzzswitch.jpg]] | [[Image:Buzzswitch.jpg]] | ||
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Remove the switch. | Remove the switch. | ||
| − | ===Install | + | ===Install new lock=== |
Just reverse the process. | Just reverse the process. | ||
==Chrysler== | ==Chrysler== | ||
| − | + | Often the same as General Motors. | |
==Ford== | ==Ford== | ||
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Ford started keeping records of which vehicle had what key pattern in 1996. You can just go to your dealer with your proof of ownership of that particular vehicle and they can make you a key. | Ford started keeping records of which vehicle had what key pattern in 1996. You can just go to your dealer with your proof of ownership of that particular vehicle and they can make you a key. | ||
| − | From 1970 to 1996 if you lost the keys to your Ford vehicle | + | From 1970 to 1996 if you lost the keys to your Ford vehicle, try using a 10 pound slide hammer and a self-tapping screw that is longer than the key you lost. |
==Others== | ==Others== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Electrical]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Interior]] | ||
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