TheGreatChinaWall

im confused id just change my ignition on my si that im rebuildin bc wen i bought it was broken in too an all that non cool stuff...the weird that happen wen i change it an all that wen i start the car an the weird thing is i can still pull my key out an the car would b still runin...can anyone help me out im confused lol....

archuletac

what did you replace?ignition lock or switch?

TheGreatChinaWall

the whole thing

archuletac

i think you may have gotten a bad ignition lock. did you install the lock in with the key in?

TheGreatChinaWall

nah...was i suppose too?

archuletac

no.thats why i asked.sorry, thats the only thing i can think of.All that stuff is in the tumbler. I think you got a faulty lock.

Kyoh

Look at the key. Are the grooves on it fairly worn down? My dad had a '87 that he put over a million miles on. Started it so many times that the key got worn and he could pull it out of the ignition when the car was running. I'm probably wrong, but just my two cents.

TheGreatChinaWall

the key looks fine

archuletac

you replaced a it with a new one right?

TheGreatChinaWall

nah used one off ebay..

archuletac

get a new one. think you got ripped. they only do that when the tumbler goes bad.Hope you didn't spend too much on it. there about $30 or $40 bucks at a parts store.

TheGreatChinaWall

i spent around that price..where do u think i should go to find one?

archuletac

autozone

TheGreatChinaWall

o ya autozone carry that ****...so wat should i ask for...?

archuletac

tell 'em you need a ignition lock for whatever car your workin' on. they'll give you a new cylinder with keys.

TheGreatChinaWall

is the a diy on how to change ova the cylinder lock?

archuletac

what do you mean? I thought you just replaced it? Don't wanna sound mean but why do you need a diy guide if you already put in that used one?LOL! but a ya either get a haynes manaul from autozone or got to the autozone website and the got vehicle repair guides on there. its pretty easy though.

TheGreatChinaWall

ya i did change it myself i thoguht u meant sumthin else thanks for the help

Dramier

Whoa wait a minute. Does the key 'click' when you turn it? Or is it just kinda mushy and turns back and forth like it's in a bowl of mud?

Reason I ask is if you don't line up the ignition switch on the column, the locking mechanism won't click into place and the key will slide out in any position, and the steering wheel won't lock.

See if your steering wheel will lock with the key out. Also, it's not difficult to repair an ignition cylinder's lock if it's just worn tumblers. Takes some time and patience, but no special tools or ability.

TheGreatChinaWall

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Reason I ask is if you don't line up the ignition switch on the column, the locking mechanism won't click into place and the key will slide out in any position, and the steering wheel won't lock.

See if your steering wheel will lock with the key out. Also, it's not difficult to repair an ignition cylinder's lock if it's just worn tumblers. Takes some time and patience, but no special tools or ability.

</TD></TR></TABLE>the steerin doesnt lock...hot can i fix this problem