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.

[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.

[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.

[Thymeclock]

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.

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.

[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.

[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]

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.