<VV> Removing the lock cylinder....

[norman.witte at comcast.net]

The only way I know of to remove the ignition lock cylinder is to insert the key, push a paper clip into the hole the in cylinder, and turn and pull.  If you have lost the key, you should get the code from the door lock cylinder and have a new key made for the lock; this will work in the ignition as well.  If you don't have the door lock cylinders because you got this ignition switch from somewhere else, then a locksmith may be able to pick it and remove it.

Norm 
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From: "Secular" <rusecular at yahoo.com> 

> 
> How do you remove the lock cylinder (the part key goes in) from an ignition 
> switch? 
> 
> I have removed the ignition switch (completely) from the car but can't figure 
> out how to separate the lock cylinder from the switch so I could install a new 
> one (with key). The key for the original switch was lost. 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> 
> Tony 
> 
> 
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