H.T. legitamate ignition cylinder lock removal

[86Cutlass383SR]

I can't remember the exact number given, but GM has/had only about 100 or 1000 set of keys for their vechicles. If you try your keys in enough cars, you'll find they match other peoples cars on a regular basis.

 

[Bonnewagon]

Talk about odd. I sent away for a copy of a new McGard wheel lock I bought. It turned out to be exactly like one I allready had! It never even crossed my mind to check because they claim to have thousands of variations.

 

[Calgary's Own]

Well, after some insisting with a younger fellow, and laying out my evidence, he still wasn't convinced the the code on the lock cylinder would work... The 'computer' wasn't pulling anything up... Finally after asking another veteran behind the counter, the books came out, even still while the younger fellow was still trying to tell me the lock might have been re-keyed... Shut up KID... 123213... Gave him the honor of trying the key... Triumphant victory in your face douche bag, the Vet just laughed at him, talked about getting schooled! $3.91 CDN later, I finally got to start the car for the first time! SUCCESS!!!!

Thanks 'G'ang! I will continue my readings around here as I dive into the 69 GP 8)

 

[Oldsmoletick]

LOL, you just witnessed the difference between a "parts person" and a schmuck behind the commputer . By the way if you ever happen to lose your keys to your 69 gp, this method will still work, did it for a 68 chevelle a couple of months ago off the glove box cylinder.

 

[Calgary's Own]

Got keys for the 69 8) , but funny you mention, I thought the glove box lock key was same as door and trunk? Would I understand correct then that the door code should reference the ign and/or/ucrazy2think vise versa?

 

[Oldsmoletick]

Door should be the same as glove box although I could be wrong (no experience with older), I was just saying I took a key code from a glove box lock cylinder and was able to cut a key for it (68 chevelle), in other words the old key codes are still recognized by the new machines.

 

[2fit661ca]

I was talking to a local locksmith about getting a door key made for my cutlass using the glovebox lock cylinder being as that was the easiest to remove. As soon as i suggested the idea, his tone got very defensive and he became very irritated with me (assuming i'm not the first to suggest that) according to him, the glove box only uses 4 tumbles while the rest of the door locks use 6, so if a key where made from the glovebox lock, the key would suppossedly be missing to tumbler grooves.

 

[Oldsmoletick]

The code on the glove box cylinder, would be the same as on the door lock cylinder, Key machines recognize codes from a cylinder as a whole 5/6/10 cut, locksmiths will tell you otherwise because that's how they make their living. I can't blame them, if you tell people this info, you can talk yourself right out of business. Yes they do grumble at the dealers that know this info (not all do), our local locksmith got pissed when I started at my job (dealer parts) because he lost this dealers business, but my boss looks at it as I saved them money. lol.

 

[Calgary's Own]

Funny, had a similar problem with plumber once, the would charge $150 to replace tap seals.... Needless to say, the lost all the work they had thanks to me!!! I will attempt to pull out the glove box lock in lieu of the code!

 

[Oldsmoletick]

I'll save ya a little more headache........The glove box cylinder, is a royal PITA to remove if you do not have a key for it, possible, but it is far easier to remove a door lock cylinder, or a trunk lock cylinder. Reason being, both the door and trunk cylinders are held in by a spring clip. The glove box, requires you to put the key in and turn, use a tiny needle to release the tumbler lock within the cylinder, before you can pull it apart. There is other ways, and yes you can jimmy it out, but that is the recomended way to avoid damage to any of the parts. Door locks are much simpler and will take a lot less time.