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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: AjOmega on 20 July 2011, 17:42:38

Title: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: AjOmega on 20 July 2011, 17:42:38

Hey i tried to replace my old ignition switch in my 97 cadillac catera. And when i got the switch off i broke the tip of the ignition lock cylinder,it was in the inside of the switch is there anyway i can replace the lock cylinder for cheap.or install a push button.

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2011, 21:49:01

Without seeing what exactly you've broken it's difficult to say. How about replacing the whole column with A N Other?  :-/

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 July 2011, 10:17:56

I assume you're talking about the bit that extends into the switch? This is part of the lock cylinder which can easily be removed from the barrel by pressing something into the release hole.

See the bottom picture here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1225659626

Then you can get a 2nd hand cylinder, replace the lock levers with those from your lock so your key will operate it, and reassemble.

Kevin

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: AjOmega on 23 July 2011, 20:51:58

thanks but how can i remove the barrell without a key

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2011, 11:49:12

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thanks but how can i remove the barrell without a key

Ah! Without a key is more difficult. Probably the best solution would be to cut off the shear bolts that hold the lock assembly to the steering column and replace with a new one. :-/

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: AjOmega on 25 July 2011, 16:13:03

yea ima try that the catera that im getting the ignition off of is at a pull yard so i wouldnt need to replace. I had the key for my catera so my ignition was easy to come off.

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2011, 09:25:48

Ahh, OK. Finding a donor with a key would be a good idea to get the cylinder out of the lock in one piece!

Maybe there's someone on here breaking a car who would be happy to post it to you? Postage wouldn't be too bad for a small, light package like a lock cylinder.

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: AjOmega on 28 July 2011, 18:18:34

thanks im going to start another poll.

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: AjOmega on 28 July 2011, 18:28:00

i mean topic :)

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: Jimbob on 28 July 2011, 18:29:29

moved to sales area for better audience  :y

Title: Re: Ignition lock cylinder broke
Post by: AjOmega on 28 July 2011, 18:37:22

thanks alot i didnt have enough post. :y