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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:29 pm Post subject: Car wouldn't turn off... |
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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. |
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Al Hasse Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 4379 Location: Bremerton, WA
1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ 92 Camaro
89 Camaro
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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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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? |
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83Z28BlackBetty Bam-Ba-Lam
Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 2083 Location: Aloha
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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local parts stores sell lock cylinders. _________________ 1983 Z-28 5.7 LT1, T56, Headman headers, BW 9 Bolt Posi Disc, WS6 suspension
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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You can get an ignition lock set at any autoparts store. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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Dv8 Member
Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 108 Location: Ruston WA
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Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:32 am Post subject: Vats |
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I'm not sure what year of car you have. But if your key had the VATS chip it will complicate things. _________________ 88 Camaro IrocZ Convertible 5.0 TPI...
89 Camaro IrocZ 5.7(kids)
91 Camaro RS ( kids)-cloning to Z28
54 chevy 5 window Truck ( in creation ) |
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townaj Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2008 Posts: 326 Location: San Antone, TX
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Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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