My Ignition lock cylinder has started to hang up. Many times it will not turn from the off position. It is not the steering wheel lock----it appears to be a tumbler issue even with a new key.
I pulled the lock cylinder and cleaned/lubricated it with Houdini lock lube. It works much better now-- but it still hangs up every now and then and I have to play with removing and reinserting my two different keys before it will work. Moving the steering wheel makes no difference.
Ignition lock cylinders are cheap but even though I have the code number from the side of the cylinder ----the dealers that I have called only sell the cylinder and you cannot buy one based upon the code number and your VIN to match your current key.
One dealer says that a key comes with a new cylinder and if you want the key to work on your doors, you also have to buy new door cylinders. Another dealer says that the new ignition cylinder does not come with a new key and when a customer comes in for a new ignition cylinder, they send the new cylinder out to a locksmith to match the tumblers to the existing key.
Tumbler kits are also cheap but there are three hardened pins you have to drill out to access the tumblers. I have not attempted to drill out those pins yet.
What is the group's experience when their ignition cylinder is not turning even with a new key and a thorough cleaning and lubing? Do you buy a new cylinder with a key and live with two different keys using the remote for the doors? Or has anyone installed new tumblers and can advise me on how to do that?
I can order another key based on my VIN-but that could be wasting money.
I pulled the lock cylinder and cleaned/lubricated it with Houdini lock lube. It works much better now-- but it still hangs up every now and then and I have to play with removing and reinserting my two different keys before it will work. Moving the steering wheel makes no difference.
Ignition lock cylinders are cheap but even though I have the code number from the side of the cylinder ----the dealers that I have called only sell the cylinder and you cannot buy one based upon the code number and your VIN to match your current key.
One dealer says that a key comes with a new cylinder and if you want the key to work on your doors, you also have to buy new door cylinders. Another dealer says that the new ignition cylinder does not come with a new key and when a customer comes in for a new ignition cylinder, they send the new cylinder out to a locksmith to match the tumblers to the existing key.
Tumbler kits are also cheap but there are three hardened pins you have to drill out to access the tumblers. I have not attempted to drill out those pins yet.
What is the group's experience when their ignition cylinder is not turning even with a new key and a thorough cleaning and lubing? Do you buy a new cylinder with a key and live with two different keys using the remote for the doors? Or has anyone installed new tumblers and can advise me on how to do that?
I can order another key based on my VIN-but that could be wasting money.