Hey Generation did you have to drill into the side bar to get it to turn? Because most people drill and drill inside the key hole and kill the tumblers but it cant turn because the key is locked in place from the side bar. So they have to gut out the whole ignition tumbler
My cavalier ignition seemed to be working fine when all off a sudden I go to turn off the car and the key ignition won't turn off. It's a manual so I just stalled the car out to shut it off. Eventually I removed the negative battery post cause I can't get the damn key out as the ignition will not turn back. Is this the same type of problem? Cylinder needs replacing?
I was able to get it removed and put the new one in, but the key is stuck ... was having the same problem with the last one. Anything you might be able to recommend ? The
How long did it take? Should I use the titanium drill bits for the whole thing, or use that last? And will drilling it out mess up anything else in there?
It took about an hour or so. I used titanium drill bits after breaking two regular drill bits on it - so I would recommend using the strongest ones you have. It shouldn't mess up anything else in the column if you are working on a Cavalier. They don't have smart keys or anything like that.
Poppycock! The right way to turn this lock is to tension the sidebar and rake until it drops. But I probably could have gotten it turn by inserting your key then vibrating with an auto-hammer. Ratta-tat-tat
If your key turns normally, simply rotate it to the ACC position and press the pin on the back of the lock cylinder, and it pops right out. If your key doesn't turn normally, drilling it is probably the answer.
You made this look so simple. Mine unfortunately has not been. Got it all the way down, got it to turn and the pin pushes in. But the cylinder will not free up or "pop out" and now the turning mechanism fell out.
Why not?.. Only work he really did was drill the cylinder out? And showed you everything he did because of this video i fixed my igintion in my cavalier a couple years ago
Doing this EXACT procedure even as I watch your vid!
Thanks! I got a free cavalier with this method.
Nice, we basically put $400 right into your pocket.
i saw a vid where of you hit the key with hammer while it's in the ignition, it will enable the lock cylinder to turn
Hey Generation did you have to drill into the side bar to get it to turn? Because most people drill and drill inside the key hole and kill the tumblers but it cant turn because the key is locked in place from the side bar. So they have to gut out the whole ignition tumbler
I drilled in through the key hole and ruined all of the tumblers and pins. This was fine with me because I replaced the entire cylinder assembly.
My cavalier ignition seemed to be working fine when all off a sudden I go to turn off the car and the key ignition won't turn off. It's a manual so I just stalled the car out to shut it off. Eventually I removed the negative battery post cause I can't get the damn key out as the ignition will not turn back. Is this the same type of problem? Cylinder needs replacing?
I was able to get it removed and put the new one in, but the key is stuck ... was having the same problem with the last one. Anything you might be able to recommend ? The
What about if my key is stuck IN the cylinder?
How long did it take? Should I use the titanium drill bits for the whole thing, or use that last? And will drilling it out mess up anything else in there?
It took about an hour or so. I used titanium drill bits after breaking two regular drill bits on it - so I would recommend using the strongest ones you have. It shouldn't mess up anything else in the column if you are working on a Cavalier. They don't have smart keys or anything like that.
Poppycock! The right way to turn this lock is to tension the sidebar and rake until it drops. But I probably could have gotten it turn by inserting your key then vibrating with an auto-hammer. Ratta-tat-tat
I am not a locksmith. I took the caveman approach and drilled it out.
Now I think we need a video on how to get the cylinder out WITHOUT drilling.
If your key turns normally, simply rotate it to the ACC position and press the pin on the back of the lock cylinder, and it pops right out. If your key doesn't turn normally, drilling it is probably the answer.
A locksmith can make a key for a newer vehicle - if you have lost the key.
You made this look so simple. Mine unfortunately has not been. Got it all the way down, got it to turn and the pin pushes in. But the cylinder will not free up or "pop out" and now the turning mechanism fell out.
So this should work for a 99 right?
Yes, should be the same.
By run, is it one click before you start the car?
Yes, on this model it is OFF - RUN - START. To use Accessory mode (listen to the radio with the engine off), the key goes backwards one click.
Cuánta delicadeza,... 😂,... Eso los hiciste por no tener la llave?
it is frequent problem on the chevy cavalier?
I just bought a used cavalier
first day, this problem, towing to the garage
I lost the key to my 2001 crown vic and i'm about to do this same thing to it, any tips for a complete noob?
Can a locksmith make you a key?
plot twist : he stole that car
No, it's my car. Someone damaged the ignition when it was parked at an apartment complex.
2001 cavalier ignition switch
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There is no way an inexperienced person can do all that
Why not?.. Only work he really did was drill the cylinder out? And showed you everything he did because of this video i fixed my igintion in my cavalier a couple years ago