Cascade Crew

townaj · Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:29 pm Post subject: Car wouldn't turn off...

Ok so today the ignition cylinder in my car decided to lock up. I couldn't turn the key to start or to off, it was stuck in the run position. To turn the car off I had to take the feed wire of the dizzy, and no matter what I tried I couldn't get the damn key out. So I tore into the column and removed the whole cylinder. It still won't release the key so I'm assuming I need a new cylinder. Anybody else think thats the solution? I can't be throwing money at this problem, I have other things to throw it at lol. Thanks ya'll.

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a new lock cylinder to me. Mine did the same thing a couple of years ago, but being a 5-speed, was a bit easier to shut off (put in gear and stall it) and then disconnect the battery.

townaj · Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:52 pm Post subject:

Mines a 5 speed too but I didn't think stalling it would be a good idea. Plus I was already working under the hood. Well I guess I need to find a lock then. Ricks seems to be having issues with their website...I'll try classic industries. Any other places I should check?

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject:

local parts stores sell lock cylinders.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject:

You can get an ignition lock set at any autoparts store.

townaj · Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject:

Oh ok I wasn't sure. I'll pick one up tomorrow then. Thanks guys. I think my car wants to commit suicide. The past two days it just won't behave lol. Oh well, its still better than havin to deal with a girlfriend lol.

Dv8 · Member Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 108 Location: Ruston WA

I'm not sure what year of car you have. But if your key had the VATS chip it will complicate things.

townaj · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject:

Its an 85 so no vats. Thankfully. I wouldn't be able to take all the problems lol. Plus I took the computer out of my car lol. I should be gettin the cylinder today. I have my fingers crossed that it works.