conley3.1 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 My mechanic said that my car possibly has a bad key cylinder/ignition switch... He also says, that, contrary to most cars, the switch and cylinder are in one unit... can anybody verify that they are one unit? He's a really good mechanic, but you guys own w-bodies, and he doesn't... he could be wrong, i spose. Thanks for the help. It's a 92 Lumina 3.1, by the way, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burning Rom Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 You don't need an ignition lock cylinder....just look at this pic: My car started fine after it was removed......of course I had to use a screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 My lock cylinder froze up on me. I had to have a new one put in. Yes its all one unit. Dealer had to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJB Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I replaced the iginition switch/cylinder in my truck and it was $20 at NAPA. Its similar to a Lumina unit I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 :!: :!: :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conley3.1 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Aah... damn... oh well. My mechanic probably has the tool, or at least i hope so... Thanks anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burning Rom Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 In any w-body with TILT STEERING it is impossible for you to attempt to fix it yourself. Special tools are needed. Incorrect....you saw the picture above. I had to do that to get my TGP started. When I got the car home, I replaced the lock cylinder myself! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJB Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 In any w-body with TILT STEERING it is impossible for you to attempt to fix it yourself. Special tools are needed. What could you need besides a steering wheel puller and a lock plate puller (i think thats what its called)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegp Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I don't know what's involved, but I was also told by a mechanic that it had to be done at the dealer since it required a special tool (specific to the W-Body). He said that he tried to do one once and ended up having to send it to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burning Rom Posted November 15, 2003 Report Share Posted November 15, 2003 and Burning Rom you did this yourself???? Yup..and I didn't have any special tools. There's nothing special that's needed. And it's probably a hundred times easier to change the lock bolt if you actually have the rest of it there (unlike the busted out one I had) to stick the key in and turn it. I had to use a needlenose and a screwdriver to turn it. But as I said there are no special tools needed...EVEN if you want to change the ignition switch. There is a theft detterent cover over the switch, but if you drop the column down it's easy to remove 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burning Rom Posted November 15, 2003 Report Share Posted November 15, 2003 What could you need besides a steering wheel puller and a lock plate puller (i think thats what its called)? This is true, you do need a steering wheel puller. But I don't consider that a special tool. You don't necessarily need a lock plate puller. There are other tools that can be "substituted" for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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