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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: AjOmega on 23 July 2011, 20:32:06

Title: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by: AjOmega on 23 July 2011, 20:32:06

hey im trying to remove an igntion lock cylinder on a cadillac catera but i dont have a key and im not trying to ruin the piece. I tried putting the alley key in the small hole but it still didnt come out any suggestions?

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by: Andy B on 23 July 2011, 21:15:52

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hey im trying to remove an igntion lock cylinder on a cadillac catera but i dont have a key and im not trying to ruin the piece. I tried putting the alley key in the small hole but it still didnt come out any suggestions?

You need a key, that the point of needing a key in the lock  ;) The only way to remove it without a key is to drill down the centre (center  ::)) and then remove the remnants of the tumblers.  :y :y

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by: AjOmega on 23 July 2011, 21:26:32

Alright thanks :)

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 July 2011, 20:55:23

Or a slide hammer with a hardened screw in the end ;) But either of these methods will destroy the barrel ;)

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by: tango on 25 July 2011, 01:02:40

if you aint got the key
easiest way would be to break it off

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by: AjOmega on 25 July 2011, 16:08:45

yea ima try breaking it off cuz the car is at a pull yard so they wont care then ill just go to a locksmith to get a key for it.