Any tricks to removing an ignition lock cylinder w/ no key?

[bobs409]

I have about 4 or more of them that have no key. I have drilled them out in the past but it's a pain! Any good tricks?

I'll wait...

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Keep trying all of the different keys you have and hope one works.

 

[wrench]

I pick locks for a hobby. It's a bit of a pain but can be done.

 

[Don Jacks]

Take them and go visit your friendly,local lock smith.

 

[303Radar]

If you have a blank key, small files, patience, and time, it can be done.
Take a blank key, insert it into the ignition, wiggle it and with any luck, you'll have an outline on the key of where the tumblers are. You'll have to file down the key to match the pattern.

Good luck!

 

[bobs409]

Keep trying all of the different keys you have and hope one works.

I tried a few! Is this like hitting the lottery?

I pick locks for a hobby. It's a bit of a pain but can be done.

When will you be getting into PA?

Take them and go visit your friendly,local lock smith.

Are you CRAZY? That costs money!

 

[La Hot Rods]

Do you have a door to go with it?

 

[skipxt4]

I pick locks for a hobby. It's a bit of a pain but can be done.

OK, Tom. Empty your pockets.

 

[IMBVSUR?]

What 303Radar said, but first try a little Dykem to see the marks easier.

 

[bobs409]

Do you have a door to go with it?

With these ignition switches? Here's a door:

 

[blkblk63ss]

With these ignition switches? Here's a door:

What he mean's is if you have a door of same vehicle you can get a key code off the door lock. I had local chevy dealer recode some of my lock'son my 63.Do you just have random part's you are doing this to.

 

[bobs409]

What he mean's is if you have a door of same vehicle you can get a key code off the door lock. I had local chevy dealer recode some of my lock'son my 63.Do you just have random part's you are doing this to.

Oh, I see. These are just random, nothing to go off of. Not gonna be that easy!

 

[models916]

Are there any numbers on the lock? GM used a code number system for the cuts in the keys. Had a glove box key made by a lock smith years ago just from the numbers.

 

[62bubble]

All of the locks have the code numbers stamped on the side of the body, however, you must have the body of the lock visible to read them. The door and trunk locks are easy to remove, but the ignition locks still in the dash are another animal.

 

[wrench]

Send them to me. I like a challenge. Or you can watch a few of Bosnian Bill's youtube videos.

 

[bobs409]

I picked 2 of them today. WITH A DRILL BIT! Got those done, 2 more to go. I just popped off the outer chrome cover, then drilled into the center so I could dig out those little key fingers or whatever they are called. Once you get those out, it turns freely to get it out by pushing the little button.

 

[bobs409]

BTW, if you have an ignition switch in a dash you want out that has no key, just pop off the outer chrome key hole piece and then the bezel nut can unscrew.

 

[jdk971]

just jamb the universal screw driver in there and use it as a key. that is what all the kids did for joy riding. jim

 

[Greg Reimer]

An ignition switch isn't that expensive. Is it worth the effort to save a used part like that? It's a good idea to change the ignition lock also, anyway. For years,the door key and the ignition lock used the same key. Car thieves used to steal the door lock cylinder with a slide hammer, take it to a lock shop who would make a new key using the lock code number stamped into the door lock cylinder by the factory, then the car thief would return,jump into the car and steal it with his new key.

 

[bobs409]

This is so I can sell them easier. Tossing them out would be terrible business practice. (I know what you're saying though...)