How To Replace an Ignition Cylinder - Older GM cars

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  • @marval550
    @marval550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You keep it REAL Klowny! You do it in real time and show real situations. As soon as my ignition seized, I thought, “I gotta find a Klowny video!” You are my go to for my 91 Camaro. Yes, a bit diff here but a lot of similar guts. Thanks for helping this gal out again! ❤️.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Glad I was able to help you out again :)

  • @kenc.9067
    @kenc.9067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just did this on my 1990 Chevy pickup, now the key moves like new! I watched many TH-cam videos on this job beforehand, but your video was the best one, and the one I referred to during the job.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe!

  • @originalpunkSxE
    @originalpunkSxE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just ordered a new lock cylinder for my 1971 Catalina. This video is a HUGE help! Thanks!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

  • @nontap
    @nontap ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video for ignition cylinder video for GMs of this generation

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

  • @ericcaves7530
    @ericcaves7530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a nice car! I purchased an 83 Impala a week ago, and I'm going to have to do this, myself

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      awesome..good luck with it..don't forget to subscribe

  • @kenfaljean3269
    @kenfaljean3269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ken C . said it best! Nice job. Thank you. I’m gonna tackle my broken ignition on my 74 Z28, thanks to your video.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching

  • @GunGuy314
    @GunGuy314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks brother for your video saved me a few hundred bucks

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

  • @KMGFlesh817
    @KMGFlesh817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the most helpful video I’ve watched so far! Changing the cylinder on my 73 chevelle atm but idk how to put the new cylinder in?!!! Is there a trick that I’m not aware of?

    • @Mr.deviledegg
      @Mr.deviledegg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you get it figured out?

  • @johnnygoodwill407
    @johnnygoodwill407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video at the perfect time. Was literally wondering how to do this in my 81 c10.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol awesome! Good luck!

  • @GunGuy314
    @GunGuy314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it the same process for an 1981 Cutlass Supreme

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should be similat..don't forget to subscribe

    • @GunGuy314
      @GunGuy314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klowny1969 thanks and done

  • @ericaramsour7798
    @ericaramsour7798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any tips for getting those wires back on?

  • @Brainshatterer
    @Brainshatterer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much sir. Gonna go push that lever and get the cylinder out and that feat of restoring this car will be done.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck and don't forget to subscribe 😉

    • @Brainshatterer
      @Brainshatterer ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klowny1969 I did bud. I recently got a very special Chevy. And your vid helped me get the ignition out and swapped. In the pitch black. 😆 Tomorrow I can reassemble the wheel and drag it up to my house and begin the hardcore restoration. Now I have ignition keys. Next is the door keys...

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and great job explaining the process. You definitely don’t want someone starting your car without the key. Especially here in New Jersey!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaa yes..that definately wasnt a good thing..thanks for stopping by again!

  • @125sm3
    @125sm3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Klowny , nice seeing the old American cars .

  • @aw7248
    @aw7248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work, and I love the image of St. Nektarios!

  • @gustavomuniz5745
    @gustavomuniz5745 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will be performing this method later today ... will the steering wheel puller and the other tool be a need? Or can I work without it?

  • @rayjohnson7886
    @rayjohnson7886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    At first the cylinder was moving back and forth but since I've pressed down on the tab the cylinder. Is locked and won't move at all now I'm wondering if I'm gonna have to drill?

  • @fixthebusiness128
    @fixthebusiness128 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Klowny, please list all the tools needed next time for the slow people 😮

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will do..don't forget to subscribe 😉

  • @devinrogers6877
    @devinrogers6877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video ! Really appreciate the time you took to make and post this 👍 👍

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

  • @dariusduvall4170
    @dariusduvall4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you need a key in the cylinder to get it out??? I didn’t see you use one so I hope I don’t, I’m trying to get a steering column for my 75 Malibu from a junkyard and want to keep my keys. Also can you turn the wheel after the cylinder has been removed??

  • @bryanyokofich5021
    @bryanyokofich5021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much! Someone tried to steal my caamro and mangled the ignition but now I can replace it with ease

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching..dont forget to subscribe

  • @Ryan_1920
    @Ryan_1920 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering if you need the key to remove the original ignition cylinder. Lost the key to my car in a fire and need to replace it.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope don't need it..don't forget to subscribe

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unless it has a chip in it..then you would need the transistor ohhm rating

  • @emmanuelalexander4229
    @emmanuelalexander4229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks brother video was great, glad you included part #’s I just finished.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

  • @JosephHernandez-m9b
    @JosephHernandez-m9b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the Stan will have to be off to put the lock cylinder in?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The stan?

    • @JosephHernandez-m9b
      @JosephHernandez-m9b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@klowny1969 the steering wheel has to be off to put the lock cylinder in?

    • @JosephHernandez-m9b
      @JosephHernandez-m9b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@klowny1969 I’m putting one in my 73 impala I was asking if the steering wheel has to be off to install it or can I just put it in with the steering wheel on?

    • @JosephHernandez-m9b
      @JosephHernandez-m9b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol

  • @caylee3277
    @caylee3277 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video, I lost my keys about a month ago on a 85 Riviera and I been going crazy looking for them and locksmith and dealer said they can't get a key because to no records for the key, I'm going to do this, THANK YOU

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

  • @stringbender11672
    @stringbender11672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Klowny. Turns out i was missing the retainer clip on my steering column. No wonder it was so sloppy on my 79 Camaro. And thank you for mentioning the part number on the wheel compressor. Very helpful🤘🤡👍💣💥

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad i was able to help you out!

  • @xcape455
    @xcape455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this be done with the cylinder in the lock position? I don't have the original key

  • @oscarwalton1188
    @oscarwalton1188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really helpful thanks for posting this 👍

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

  • @kenmoore3384
    @kenmoore3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    doing this on my 76 Camaro "Right About Now" == thanks for the Vid!!!!!!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!! Don't forget to subscribe

  • @ProffesorDankyNugs
    @ProffesorDankyNugs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn 2/2 this channel comes through with the help for my 69 elco!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      glad i was able to help!!

  • @brianturner9618
    @brianturner9618 ปีที่แล้ว

    @klowny69 ignition went in fine but can’t get signals to connect if that makes sense ?

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and don't forget to subscribe

  • @troyboyer7353
    @troyboyer7353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do I get the tool to remove the plate? The one that threads in with the u bracket? Trying to replace mine now.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว

      www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-25134-Steering-Wheel-Remover/dp/B000CMJHAU/ref=asc_df_B000CMJHAU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344004303287&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14589133621678290501&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060351&hvtargid=pla-757729429153&psc=1&mcid=1ca4cdd393a1392482b97470f1808d46&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=70731225313&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=344004303287&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14589133621678290501&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060351&hvtargid=pla-757729429153&gclid=CjwKCAiAu9yqBhBmEiwAHTx5pyN8CpJcAf9SHsrl0BI1V3njooEpmYkY84-4meTwflMtDiRIkB2hJxoC3lYQAvD_BwE

  • @BigZu423
    @BigZu423 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    mannn a lot of help but what should i do if the new one is in but it wont turn. like mine locked up or something. it turns freely when its out tho. soon as i put it in it doesnt turn at all. i am in the middle of a ls swap. could that be a problem??

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You sure it's the right part?

    • @BigZu423
      @BigZu423 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@klowny1969 yes i got it. im slow🤦🏾‍♂️i had the trans down a little so soon as i lifted it up it worked like butter

  • @brianwalker6390
    @brianwalker6390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the ignition switch cause the car to not have no power even though there's no wire running to it ?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you looked at your cars wiring diagram?

  • @ivancruz1949
    @ivancruz1949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nice vid
    But I’m trying to put the steering wheel back together but the pen tool keeps popping out the middle rod and I can’t put the snap ring on, any ideas?

    • @Mr.deviledegg
      @Mr.deviledegg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ever figure it out

  • @rayjohnson7886
    @rayjohnson7886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always put bearing break in grease or some sort on the cylinder.

  • @dimefever1006
    @dimefever1006 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to do this over the weekend, nice impala!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Good luck!

  • @stringbender11672
    @stringbender11672 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick burnout in the Pontiac 🤘

  • @ninemimesleft
    @ninemimesleft 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is great. Thank you for making it!!!

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching and dont forget to subscribe

  • @hullboy_318slivegametime7
    @hullboy_318slivegametime7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do I need that tool to remove that inter ring

  • @jefflindsey9589
    @jefflindsey9589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your vids help a lot of us shade tree mechanics. Great work...

  • @johnb2140
    @johnb2140 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do some GREAT videos man! Thanks

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193
    @heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what to do when the new one wont trun.. Stuck.

  • @mikefinley190
    @mikefinley190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    one hint I can give you is when your taking the screws out of the turn signal assembly use magnetic screw driver I have lost many of yhem screws down inside the column.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip..don't forget to subscribe

  • @Creeping_Death_X
    @Creeping_Death_X 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I have a question I have a 77 camaro that the ignition cylinder does not go all the way back to the position where I am able to remove the key it just stays on the 2nd off position where I can unlock the steering wheel to turn left and right. I can move the cylinder forward to turn on the fuel pump and even further to turn on the ignition. However the cylinder does let me turn all the way down to release the key I recently used this video as a guide to help me install a new cylinder which I did have success in changing the old ignition cylinder and putting in a new one with a new set of keys which came with it however the issue still remains which is that I cannot remove the keys because it stays on the 2nd off position which unlocks the steering wheel....any help would be appreciated thank you.

  • @geraldalvarez2503
    @geraldalvarez2503 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you bud

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

  • @Nick-bn3od
    @Nick-bn3od 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great Video ! Could you maybe do a video on how to install a push button start on a third gen camaro? It fits nice in the cigarette lighter hole. Thanks Klowny

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ill see if i can..thanks for watching

  • @randyperfecto7468
    @randyperfecto7468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff sir

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you..dont forget to subscribe

  • @dreadheadjae
    @dreadheadjae 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After unscrewing the screws for the signal thing there is still something blocking my ignition cylinder can someone help tell me what do I do

  • @frontlinecars20yroldfinds78
    @frontlinecars20yroldfinds78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some reason I'm having a problem n I'm stucC til Monday now n my car on the uhaul lol smh ...I have to laugh.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to hear!!!

    • @Boycott_Wendys
      @Boycott_Wendys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rip the cylinder out with a dent puller

  • @geirmyklebust
    @geirmyklebust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just poppet out the lock with my heavy duty screwdriver, nearly crushed my side window, 1974 El Camino.
    Smashed in the new lock with an ax, backside of the ax of course, with a piece of wood between.
    4-5 minutes work approximately, no damage not even marks on the steering column,
    except from I nearly crushed the side window when the lock came out like a bullet.

  • @LORDandslayer
    @LORDandslayer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My locking plate is plastic and it broke. What do!!

  • @ramvanbobby3889
    @ramvanbobby3889 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a badass car

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol ..thanks man

    • @ramvanbobby3889
      @ramvanbobby3889 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klowny1969 one of these days IAM gonna go visit u man and we can talk about cars hot rods that's my hobby

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ramvanbobby3889 cool

  • @JM-lw3nx
    @JM-lw3nx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks,, Klowny

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

  • @treboris
    @treboris 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Step 1 had me thinking this was going to be a simple job.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is!!

  • @joeferguson2606
    @joeferguson2606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    TY Klowny, you are a man among men.
    p.s.- clowns scare the shit outta me

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and sorry about that..don't forget to subscribe

  • @SammyMitchell-jq8os
    @SammyMitchell-jq8os ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1970 chevelle key dash lock to R/R

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont forget to subscribe and hit that bell 🔔

  • @InfinitePCGaming
    @InfinitePCGaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back GUYS?!?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i decided to address my smaller audience

  • @ogkabob9395
    @ogkabob9395 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    how does it start without the key?

  • @phero7633
    @phero7633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I changed my key ignition and not the car won't crank or start. Why can anyone help

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does the key have a resistor on it?

  • @autisticcommando86
    @autisticcommando86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah... So much of this is outside the tools I have. Stopping the watch and finding another that uses tools regular people have.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I used just one specialty tool

  • @bigcheese82
    @bigcheese82 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid thanks again!

  • @jomcc5095
    @jomcc5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I followed you all the way but my plat had to screwed in the back it was said by you that it would just Pop out

  • @c_firebirdgo
    @c_firebirdgo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When this car was made ppl were using screw drivers and slide hammers to remove it.. LoL

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol yes they were

  • @formeitwastuesday.1515
    @formeitwastuesday.1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ignition doesn't lock in place?

  • @quintoncalhoun2807
    @quintoncalhoun2807 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lost my key but my steering wheel isnt straight

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just center the steering box and then put your steering wheel back on

  • @JJj-xratedgt
    @JJj-xratedgt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't say I work on cars when that HORN WIRE CLIP TO COVER BEAT ME ..MCANT GET IT TO "POP OFF"

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      U gotta work it..don't forget to subscribe

  • @miguelrosario4939
    @miguelrosario4939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro....

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

  • @closertothetruth9209
    @closertothetruth9209 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    clowny kilmer intro , LOL. the second press was interesting never used one but ive never worked on US cars either

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you..yes it makes life easier

  • @proletariatbourgeoisie9929
    @proletariatbourgeoisie9929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a freaking pain in the whompus. Nice of GM to make a design that requires not one, but two separate proprietary tools just to get into the steering column

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol yup..don't forget to subscribe

  • @micThurrr
    @micThurrr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like you've done this 1 or two times before... ;-)

  • @kk-bo8ey
    @kk-bo8ey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Brianna? Hope you guys haven't separated, it being Valentine's and all : )

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      she was in my kitchen making me a sandwich ;)

  • @JJj-xratedgt
    @JJj-xratedgt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx U✓

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

  • @YiannisPagonis
    @YiannisPagonis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this car belong to a Greek? I say this because I see a picture of a Greek saint

  • @classiccorvetteguide9147
    @classiccorvetteguide9147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is literally the same as a balancer puller

  • @philsigman9088
    @philsigman9088 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should be easier for my 69 C-10, the ignition is in the dash, lol.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes definitely lol

  • @chemicalspore
    @chemicalspore 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    No butter sauce needed

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes..I had some butter sauce withdrawal lol

    • @chemicalspore
      @chemicalspore 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klowny1969 lmao