How to change out your ignition lock cylinder

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Published 2013-01-14

Lost keys or broken keys you can just replace your ignition cylinder. Chipped keys you will have to reprogram
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All Comments (21)

@CodytheCarGuy 8 months ago

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@mataddashultz9047 3 years ago

Those 500 people who didn't like this tutorial have got to be on something. He spoke clearly, went step by step....as he should and was good on video viewing. I Loved it CODY. Keep making videos my friend.
@grizzrider2684 6 years ago

Thanks for the vid, I'm going to finish the replacement job today when I get home, Thanks to the low life who stole the car, and totally screwed up the key cylinder with a screw driver, I'm greatful for the police officer that found it. and people such as yourself that helps us backyard mechanics learn how to do a job. Thanks again.
@obfuscated3090 1 year ago

People with chip keys can glue the key close enough to the sensor on most vehicles by placing it inside the column cover, also a common mod rather than reprogramming. Most vehicle will reprogram new keys. See your manual or find a vehicle-specific video.
@javierpitabernal2247 6 years ago

I got my things stolen today and my keys were in there so this is by far the best video ive seen so im applying it on my ford f150 1991
@vincentserafini9743 7 years ago

this worked for me it takes time to drill it out advise having good bits
@jamesclifton9561 8 years ago

Thanks for the video....the release pin didnt work on mine so i had to break the cylinder apart to get it out...the new one slid in easily...thanks again
@mrbreezeet1 4 years ago

What size was the last drill Bit you needed to use, The biggest one?
@otonieldabeast 2 years ago

Thanks. Got my f150 ignition cylinder out just like you said.
@stephenshell5400 7 years ago

Thanks. Great job! Clear and adds necessary steps omitted by most others! Thanks Again, very clear and understandable.
@zamfully 4 years ago

Excellent video. Thank you.
@weiner19 1 year ago

Many thanks for saving me a lot of work!
@Nickinatorz 8 years ago

Will this also work if your steer is locked? Jacked on the steer when trying to get the key out, now it wont get in and wont turn..
@joli78363 8 years ago

this is good video, lol seriously its RAW!
@delaneyjai8391 9 years ago

Hey Cody, so I did this exact thing with my Ford 1997. The issue was that the green piece under the ignition, the metal part, and the gear thing that the ignition goes into also came out. My question is, is do I need to replace those? Or could I just put them back in and everything will work fine? They're not in perfect condition. (My drilling wasn't perfect)
@chrisshaw7235 8 years ago

Sounds good. Thanks!
@CodytheCarGuy 10 years ago

I have done a bunch of locks over the years BUT the guys son decided to do it and mangled the lock big time and even broke off some drill bits in there so i had to pick out as much as possible and it still would'nt budge so i drilled it out, and yes i was going to drill out the pin but your right you run the chance to make the new lock seem loose if you dont get that right
@godofplumbing 9 years ago

Hi Cody, just watched this video. I've seen other videos of this. The way you explain, and how you video the work is realistic. Not like other videos. You do a great job. Thank you.
@juanramos8893 9 years ago

Hi, i wanted to ask you about my 2002 dodge neon, im going thru the same problem and i already started drilling out the cylinder. What size drill bit will i have to use to be able to turn it to the on postition? And will i need to remove the ignition switch it selft for the cylinder to turn to the on position? Thank you very much if could take the time to answe i would really appreciate it.
@Warndog9 8 years ago

I have a 95 tahoe that sometimes leaves the ignition in the "run" or "acc" positions when I take it out. It's very difficult to get it right between the two positions so that the battery wont die. Would replacing the cylinder solve this? or do I need to go deeper?