Stuck ignition cylinder

[bandf]

I have a 2006 aveo5 hatchback, none of my keys will turning the ignition cylinder anymore. Does anyone know how to drill out the inside to release cylinder locking pin so I can turn cylinder to acc to remove and replace ignition cylinder?

Thanks

[petrified.rabbit]

http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f94/h...ylinder-15120/


have a look at this.

[Thymeclock]

I have a 2006 aveo5 hatchback, none of my keys will turning the ignition cylinder anymore. Does anyone know how to drill out the inside to release cylinder locking pin so I can turn cylinder to acc to remove and replace ignition cylinder?

Thanks

The keys that were designed for our Aveos are a very big PITA. The keys blanks are difficult to find, difficult to cut and reproduce accurately, even when using an unused, original key as a source.

Before you do anything else, try having a new key made. I hope you have an original key with little or no wear on it. Go to a professional locksmith and pay whatever it takes to have him cut a duplicate key correctly. It's easier and cheaper than tearing the lock cylinder out.

[bandf]

The keys that were designed for our Aveos are a very big PITA. The keys blanks are difficult to find, difficult to cut and reproduce accurately, even when using an unused, original key as a source.

Before you do anything else, try having a new key made. I hope you have an original key with little or no wear on it. Go to a professional locksmith and pay whatever it takes to have him cut a duplicate key correctly. It's easier and cheaper than tearing the lock cylinder out.

I was thinking about that Thymeclock but I think my keys are too far worn out, I'll have to look in my owners manual and see if there is a key code in there.

[thankful_ragamuffin]

Any GM dealer can get you the key code. Just talk to a part guy - they have access to that info. Should be no charge on an '06.

[bandf]

This is what my key looks like, not large at all. Couldn't I just buy the pictured cylinder and keys from Rock auto to replace my wore out one.

[thankful_ragamuffin]

That should work.

[bandf]

Any GM dealer can get you the key code. Just talk to a part guy - they have access to that info. Should be no charge on an '06.

Maybe I'll try that first, thanks.

[bandf]

That should work.

That was why I was asking if anyone knew how to drill out these cylinders, so that I could put it into acc position to remove and replace. $23 at Rock auto for new cylinder and 2 keys. Anyone's thoughts will be appreciated.

[bandf]

The keys that were designed for our Aveos are a very big PITA. The keys blanks are difficult to find, difficult to cut and reproduce accurately, even when using an unused, original key as a source.

Before you do anything else, try having a new key made. I hope you have an original key with little or no wear on it. Go to a professional locksmith and pay whatever it takes to have him cut a duplicate key correctly. It's easier and cheaper than tearing the lock cylinder out.

Well I was able to get a new key cut from key code....no luck on turning the ignition switch with the new key. So now I ask again, does anyone know the right location on the face of the ignition cylinder to drill out the locking pin so that I might be able to turn the ignition cylinder to accessory position to take out old ignition cylinder.