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Re: How to replace the ignition key tumbler in a 1997...
Insert key,turn to accessory, Use a straightened paper clip to insert and push yje release throught the pinhold on the face of the ignition swith. Using the key wiggle and pull straight out
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First if your key is worn to much is will not raise tumblers in cylinder try new key cut by code at the dealer, (they will need proof of ownership and an id to get key code) if that does not work then you most likely will need a new lock cylinder.
sounds like the ignition tumbler. if it is in park and you can't turn key back its the tumbler will have to replace the ignition tumbler and you can get it re keyed to your old key so it should not be to bad
You need to remove the steering wheel , turn signal control and in the steering column you will find a pin that holds the tumblers in place for the key switch. You can remove the pin and then remove the key tumbler and replace it. Go to You Tube and they have videos on just what you need to do to remove the steering wheel and etc. Hope this helps.
look at your key if its worn down try another key if both keys are same way than u will need to replace the ignition cylinder not the switch these are 2 units which are attached, the tumblers are in the cylinder--- u can have the cylinder re done[new tumbler ] diy u can take out housing and bring to dealer saves on labor or if have local bone yard buy housing [ignition ] with key take out cylinder and replace with new junk yard part about 15-75 bucks a lot of the u-pull-it are the cheapest 15 for whole system---dealer to redo cylinder[tumbler replacement] with u bringing in housing 100-200---if cylinder also damaged add additional 100-- call up parts person and get prices tumblers/cylinder/whole unit good luck
IS THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE VEHICLE STILL ON, NEED MORE INFORMATION. THIS VEHICLE IGNITION KEY HOLE IS SLACK, AND THE KEY IS SOMETIME ABLE TO COME OUT, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING.
had the same problem. try to get some graphite powder with the small applicator tube and squirt some in your ignition assembly. sometimes this loosens it up
maybe its not the tumbler, i had that same problem on my toyota pickup i just shot a little wd-40 into the key hole and moved the key around and presto it turned all the way.
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