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how to take just the ignition tumbler cylinder out?
if it still is acting up, it might be the starter switch, the electronic stuff the key engages with.. and THAT has to have the steering wheel off to change... there is a video on youtube of that very thing though - i think he swapped out both the multi-function (wipers etc) and the ignition...- cariboo
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how to take just the ignition tumbler cylinder out?
it must be one of those things that happens so often they decided on later models to add the 'magic hole' under the steering wheel. just to be overly cautious, i unhooked the negative battery terminal - when your face is that close to the airbag, i didn't want to take ANY chances of that...- cariboo
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how to take just the ignition tumbler cylinder out?
i used carb cleaner to clean it (lots of schmoo came out - black with lots of metal particles - like panning for gold you swirl the liquid and all the heavy stuff settled) - WD for lube, but only because i had it... but i did order some graphite from amazon for next time... now that i know it's...- cariboo
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how to take just the ignition tumbler cylinder out?
seems there already a few over the last few years, but no answers. hope it helps someone. key cylinder should be on the list of regular maintenance items - pop it out and clean it so you don't get stuck at a gas station after dark, an hour from home in the cold with two dogs in the vehicle...- cariboo
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how to take just the ignition tumbler cylinder out?
followup - couldn't find anything anywhere on the internet.. so here's how to do it. take the drivers footwell cover off - it will make it easier to get the bottom part of the steering column cover off... there are two phillips screws under the steering wheel... it takes a bit of jiggling...- cariboo
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Vehicle Security Module
i might know this one... i had the exact same issue... it's a purple wire that runs all around the vehicle - can't remember what it's called, sorry, it was about 5 years ago... but i found there was a little nick in the wire, under the drivers side step... it's not the VSM but it's the single...- cariboo
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2003 Expy 5.4L - No start by ignition - Can start by jumpering relay in Distribution Block
wow... i feel like such a neophyte! here i am thinking i'm a new age woman for changing the oil in the tranny, front and rear diffs and transfer case. yikes!! this is real nuts and bolts kinda stuff! loving it! i'm retired, so i have the luxury of literally starting at one end of this...- cariboo
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how to take just the ignition tumbler cylinder out?
yes i have the key, and no it doesn't the 'little hole' that about 8 youtube videos use... the keys getting stick - it's not the ignition switch, i last a little WD in the hole and it's fine, but i want to take the cylinder out and clean and lube it thoroughly. surely i don't have to take the...- cariboo
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