Title: ignition lock Post by: poupas on August 16, 2004, 03:50:39 pm Hey all, I am looking for a ignition lock and key. I bought a "86 with no key. I am looking for someone that has one and is looking to let go for cheap. I have tried these other options:
GM-$40.00 +tx EBay-$10.00US(so far)+$15.00US for shipping(that was their quote)(they dont really want to ship outside the US) GM(key made from VIN)-$32.00 for the codes+$5.00 for the key+tx I bought the car for $300, so paying 1/6th the price of the car seems a little off. I can pull the old ignition and get a locksmith to do it, but it would mean driving an hour out of town to get it, and then back to get the key made, then back to install it. I would like to drive out, take out the old, put in the new, and see if the motor even works. I just cant get out that way very often. Anyone, even a whole column would work. Thanks Andrew PS- I also priced door locks at GM, $25.00 for the lock and $30.00 for the key, each side. Insane prices. Title: Re: ignition lock Post by: dguy on August 17, 2004, 08:57:36 am I would like to drive out, take out the old, put in the new, and see if the motor even works. Well if all you want to do is a "does it run" test before deciding whether or not to spend money on a new ignition lock cylinder & key, there's a cheap & easy way.
I currently have a steering column out of the car, and can take photos of how everything goes together if you're interested. Title: Re: ignition lock Post by: GoFast88 on August 17, 2004, 12:19:37 pm This almost sounds like "how to steal a fiero" thread. ???
Maybe this can be sent as a pm instead Title: Re: ignition lock Post by: 2ML67 on August 17, 2004, 01:05:49 pm No to steal must remove ignition cylinder and insert screw driver and turn. Other way does not unlock column. Dan
Title: Re: ignition lock Post by: dguy on August 17, 2004, 01:13:55 pm This almost sounds like "how to steal a fiero" thread. ??? Hmmm, someone's feeling paranoid today. ;) Those instructions are a rather lengthly procedure to gain access to the ignition switch. A side-effect of which is that the steering column becomes detatched from the supporting structure, making the car virtually undriveable. So now not only has the would-be thief spent 30 minutes to drop the column, fished out the ignition switch, and then re-attached the steering column before making the big getaway, but he or she still has a locked steering wheel to deal with. If you wanted to steal a car, would you rather bring a full tool set and spend 30 minutes farting around under the dashboard, or would you rather spend 15 seconds with the appropriate tools to break the ignition lock? Title: Re: ignition lock Post by: poupas on August 17, 2004, 03:10:21 pm Well I dont plan on stealing anything except some young girls heart but I will follow Don Guys advice and see if I can get my beast started up. Thanks for the help.
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