We had this on several of our work trucks and the locksmith we used says its in part due to the end of the key getting worn. So we keep a master key to cut new ones from. Great video!
My locksmith made a minor adjustment using a manual key cutting machine to compensate for the key wear. He cut a blank first to make sure that it turned in the cylinder and then cut the chip key from the blank. I didn't need to replace the cylinder tumblers.
I broke my key in half and I stuffed one half in there to be able to drive the truck and you sir just saved me a lot of time on trying to pick the piece out that is stuck in there lol
Short videos are good Travis. Easier to squeeze in watching a short video as apposed to finding the time for long videos. Keep up the good work. I've been a fan for quite a while now.
My locksmith made a minor adjustment using a manual key cutting machine to compensate for the key wear when I had that problem. He cut a blank first to make sure that it turned in the cylinder and then cut the chip key from the blank. I didn't need to replace the cylinder tumblers.
did this similar thing on my obs and it was the same way getting the key tumbler out of the column took couple tries for she let go, definitely nice to see gm is still the same even after so many years later.
Great video on ignition issue. But I have a question of subject though. I have a stock 4.3 V6 should I or not install an h pipe or x pipe dual exhaust ?? Just wanted to somewhat upgrade my exhaust system. What are your thoughts ??
I just bought a 2008 Avalanche a day ago and have this issue. I'm not a mechanic and this is my first time ever messing with this issue. I'm saying this to say, that disconnecting the battery and removing the lower dash panel is totally unnecessary.
at 4:28 your key was in the off position and then the video fades to black, then when then video fades back in at 4:29, your key is in the on position so the pin is easy to push down and the ignition can slide out... I thought this video was showing what to do if the key key won't turn... how did you get the key to turn? it looks like you just edited your other video in..
Had the switch & lock cylinder changed on my 03 Envoy but now the key doesn’t turn at all. It goes in & out but just doesn’t turn. Was the cylinder installed incorrectly?
the three row it looked like the first two on the right side were potentially put upside down. but maybe you caught it or i missed something. just before 12 minutes in the video if that helps.
i put in a new ignition lock cylinder with keys for a 1998 chevy silverado 1500 key will go forward truck will turn over but wont start,also returning key back wont lock in place
@@TWAMotorsports it turns like it supposed to but gets jammed up sometimes. Just makes me wonder if it’s possible something isn’t reading it right. The security light also doesn’t come on like it should either
I did this exact same thing. But only I paid a locksmith to do it. Replace the original then bought one through the dealer. Have the locksmith hook me up this is about 2 or 3 years ago. And it's already shot hard time turning. I will buy a aftermarket doorman brand. And just have two keys want to unlock my door and one to start my truck. I won't buy no more AC Delco original ones.
I have a 2001 chevy silverado and the key goes in and you can turn it but doesn't crank all the way over. Now I already replaced the lock cylinder a few weeks earlier and been working but had hard time taking key out after turning off every time we used it then tried to start wouldn't any ideas on what could be the problem now. The cylinder has warranty so got another one but don't want this to happen again. Thank you for the help
For anyone else in my same spot - there's a small hole at about 7 or 8 o'clock around the ignition cylinder that you can shove something in to get it release and allow the key to turn
What if you can't get it to the on position? My key got ripped out of my truck while it was running and now I can't get it to turn to that position. Might of damaged the inside of the cylinder is what I'm thinking since I can still open my doors with the key.
@@TWAMotorsports Just got it. Had to disconnect the little black cable under it. Seems like something to do with an interlock? I was able to turn it using jiggle method after that and remove it. Thank God. Lol
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This is the video to watch, very helpful, short and to the point. I just fixed my truck that was having this problem. Works like new, thank you.
Glad I could help
We had this on several of our work trucks and the locksmith we used says its in part due to the end of the key getting worn. So we keep a master key to cut new ones from. Great video!
I do think a new key will fix the last bit of catching
Good day Yes the key should be cut, but now it is a old key, so cutting is the same not?
My locksmith made a minor adjustment using a manual key cutting machine to compensate for the key wear. He cut a blank first to make sure that it turned in the cylinder and then cut the chip key from the blank. I didn't need to replace the cylinder tumblers.
@martinevans4002 nice
haha yep, keep the factory key in a safe place as a "master" to make copies from, always use copies to drive the vehicles.
I broke my key in half and I stuffed one half in there to be able to drive the truck and you sir just saved me a lot of time on trying to pick the piece out that is stuck in there lol
Lol.
Short videos are good Travis. Easier to squeeze in watching a short video as apposed to finding the time for long videos. Keep up the good work. I've been a fan for quite a while now.
Thank you. They are a nice change up to film too.
This video was supposed to be how to get it out if the key “won’t turn” waste of my time
Just keep wiggling 😅
That doesn't always work. Thanks for wasting my time. Very misleading
My locksmith made a minor adjustment using a manual key cutting machine to compensate for the key wear when I had that problem. He cut a blank first to make sure that it turned in the cylinder and then cut the chip key from the blank. I didn't need to replace the cylinder tumblers.
did this similar thing on my obs and it was the same way getting the key tumbler out of the column took couple tries for she let go, definitely nice to see gm is still the same even after so many years later.
I agree. Nice to have parts available
I do love the NNBS content. Now I will know what to do if mine does that. Great video Travis!
A little biased. Lol
Usually it's the key that goes out before the cylinder. I always recommend a new key from dealer, cheapest rhing to first.
Probably a good idea
On my dad's 09 you got to have it just pulled out slightly and it works good.
Yeah it's common
Do you have to program the new key n cylinder if bought one online?
New key but cut for original tumbler? Not really. On off like 5 times without starting
Was looking forward to this video have same problem with my 07 Tahoe
Same problem on those.
Im curious - how did you get the driver info center to work? or was it already equipped, want to know about retrofit ability for a WT model.
Made a video on that with a parts link in video description
Great video on ignition issue.
But I have a question of subject though. I have a stock 4.3 V6 should I or not install an h pipe or x pipe dual exhaust ?? Just wanted to somewhat upgrade my exhaust system. What are your thoughts ??
I won't. No gains to be had on a v6
True. But actually was going more for the sound.
Not a huge fan of sound of the v6 with aftermarket exhaust but that is just my opinion
Great work and another great video, I feel a cluster swap coming the one with 6 circles. 😊
I need one
After you replied the lock cylinder it has to go through a relearn process. Put it on a charger it take like :30mins and will drain a battery.
No relearn on what I did
twa finally building a nnbs when i get one, hope to see a lot of tutorials that way i can follow through 😂
Yes sir
I just bought a 2008 Avalanche a day ago and have this issue.
I'm not a mechanic and this is my first time ever messing with this issue. I'm saying this to say, that disconnecting the battery and removing the lower dash panel is totally unnecessary.
Don't have too
Worked perfectly thanks for the video!
Thank you. Gladed it helped you
Great job/video Travis. Mine isn’t broken but now i know how to address if it does.
Thank you. Pretty common
How do you find the numbers on original lock tumblers when you cant remove them?
Gm dealer should be able to tell off key
thank you, it will be used again when I do the work
Thank you
I'm trying to replace the whole ignition assembly can't get locking washer off the steering column how do I do that
Not sure since I haven't done that recently
Nice video on the project GMC Sierra.. 👍
Thank you Keith
at 4:28 your key was in the off position and then the video fades to black, then when then video fades back in at 4:29, your key is in the on position so the pin is easy to push down and the ignition can slide out... I thought this video was showing what to do if the key key won't turn... how did you get the key to turn? it looks like you just edited your other video in..
It turned, just not easy
Had the switch & lock cylinder changed on my 03 Envoy but now the key doesn’t turn at all. It goes in & out but just doesn’t turn. Was the cylinder installed incorrectly?
Key may be worn out
The lock cylinder is new & came with new set of keys, could the keys be the wrong keys?
Hard to say
How did you get the ket to turn. Mine key wont turn and is broke in half.
Gonna have to replace the whole unit or try to drill it out
I wish you would’ve video the drill but thanks.
@GsHops0328 that sucks to have to do
the three row it looked like the first two on the right side were potentially put upside down. but maybe you caught it or i missed something. just before 12 minutes in the video if that helps.
Yeah they only go in one way so not bad.
Good video, looking forward for more. ✌🏻
Thank you Mark
Is the same key or you got one with the cylinder
Same Key
Stupid click bait. Key wont turn my ass! Screw you guys for wasting my time when i need a fix now
looks easy, I will try it on my 2007 Sierra.
It's not bad
i put in a new ignition lock cylinder with keys for a 1998 chevy silverado 1500 key will go forward truck will turn over but wont start,also returning key back wont lock in place
Hard to say without being there
Any plans to address the worn arm rest? Mine looks exactly the same 😅
Yes. I will replace eventually
Can a bad ignition lock cylinder cause a key relearn process not to work?
Yes it could
@@TWAMotorsports it turns like it supposed to but gets jammed up sometimes. Just makes me wonder if it’s possible something isn’t reading it right. The security light also doesn’t come on like it should either
Could be the problem
What is the exact part that you got?
Link in video description
I did this exact same thing. But only I paid a locksmith to do it. Replace the original then bought one through the dealer. Have the locksmith hook me up this is about 2 or 3 years ago. And it's already shot hard time turning. I will buy a aftermarket doorman brand. And just have two keys want to unlock my door and one to start my truck. I won't buy no more AC Delco original ones.
Never had issues after replacing
Good video for replacing the cylinder. But ---- if the key truly won't turn, you can't replace the lock cylinder this way.
Correct
What can be done if the cylinder wont lock back in place
Replace whole tumbler
I have a 2001 chevy silverado and the key goes in and you can turn it but doesn't crank all the way over. Now I already replaced the lock cylinder a few weeks earlier and been working but had hard time taking key out after turning off every time we used it then tried to start wouldn't any ideas on what could be the problem now. The cylinder has warranty so got another one but don't want this to happen again. Thank you for the help
Sounds like a bad tumbler
Its great but seems like ur turning the key to get it out of the ingition if your key doesnt turn u shouldnt be able to get the cylinder out
You can but have to drill it out
But your key turns....video says what to do if key wont turn...i cant turn to run
Gonna have to drill the tumbler out
For anyone else in my same spot - there's a small hole at about 7 or 8 o'clock around the ignition cylinder that you can shove something in to get it release and allow the key to turn
You're supposed to have the key turn to the on position then you hit that little pin hole on the Tumblr and then the Tumblr will come out
Yep.
What if you can't get it to the on position? My key got ripped out of my truck while it was running and now I can't get it to turn to that position. Might of damaged the inside of the cylinder is what I'm thinking since I can still open my doors with the key.
Drill it out or replace whole assembly
Worked for me
Glad it did
Thank you
Question. What if they key DOESN'T turn. 99% of the videos are "well, we can get it turn after 20 minutes." our is broke broke. Any ideas?
And TY for any replies.
Have to replace ignition switch or drill out the old one.
@@TWAMotorsports Just got it. Had to disconnect the little black cable under it. Seems like something to do with an interlock? I was able to turn it using jiggle method after that and remove it. Thank God. Lol
@MrLandslide84 that's good at least
How can you take it out without key
Replacement of entire assembly or drill it out
Can’t see what you are doing! Looks like this would have been a good video. Dang it now I have to go search for a different video. 😢
Tried to film around myself but hard to know sometimes
Thats mine everyday!
Replace it
try reading the insteuctions first
Probably so
Yeah, click bait. My key doesn't turn period.
Get rid of the gloves lol
Pass