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
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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
http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f94/h...ylinder-15120/
have a look at this.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandf
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thymeclock
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.
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.
http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/get...08_PRIMARY.jpg
That should work.
Maybe I'll try that first, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by thankful_ragamuffin
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. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by thankful_ragamuffin
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thymeclock
Where did you have the new key cut? In my personal experience with having these keys copied, the key machine has to be adjusted very precisely or the key that is produced won't turn in the cylinder. Go to a good locksmith who can make a key accurately. It's worth the premium you will pay him for making a good key that will work.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandf
Well Thymeclock, I did as you suggested (locksmith not dealer ship) that's two keys now, still no go. So now I'm suspecting the ignition cylinder is toast.
Well, I ended up drilling out my Ignition Lock Cylinder. Will be ordering a new one tomorrow.
How will you start your car in the meanwhile? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by bandf
you don't drill it out, it press a sprung clip on the back side. I just did this as one of my students broke my ignition.
but is sounds like your already done.
I'm fortunate, I have a secondary vehicle that I can use.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Thymeclock
Hi Petrified, maybe you know something I don't lol, but in order to push the lock on the back side you have to be able to turn the key to ACC first otherwise you won't be able to push the lock pin in to get the cylinder out. That was the problem I had, I could turn my key anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
Yes, I already got it done. New Ignition Lock Cylinder should be in tomorrow (Tuesday). Then after work, recode the new ignition cylinder so I'm not carrying two different keys (ignition key plus door key).