Ignition Lock Screwed Up

[waldick]

The ignition lock is totally screwed up in my 99 ATX...i searched the threads but couldn't find anything. The problem is that the CD tells you you to turn the ignition to the ACC position and then press the retaining tab and it will come out...my problem is the i can't turn the lock to the ACC position.

Long story short: How do i get the lock out when is is non-functional ?

 

[Tony2005]

Lock Cylinder Non-Functional

Removal

Note:
The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition switch lock cylinder is inoperative and the ignition switch lock cylinder cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken lock cylinder key, unknown key number, or an ignition switch lock cylinder cap that has been damaged and/or broken to the extent that the key cannot be rotated.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove steering column shrouds as outlined.

3. Note: Be careful when drilling: Do not damage lock cylinder housing.

Using a 3.17 mm (0.125 inch) drill, drill out ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin.

4. Using a 15 mm (1/2 inch) drill, drill out ignition switch lock cylinder center.

5. Pull ignition lock cylinder from steering column tube.

6. Closely inspect lock cylinder housing for damage. If damage is apparent, the steering column tube must be replaced.


Installation

1. Replace steering column tube, if damaged.

2. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign materials from steering column housing.

3. Install new ignition lock cylinder by turning it to accessory position and pressing retaining pin in.

4. Insert ignition lock cylinder into lock cylinder housing.

5. Turn ignition lock cylinder to the OFF position. This will permit ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin to extend into the hole in the lock cylinder housing.

6. Rotate the ignition lock cylinder, using lock cylinder key, to ensure correct mechanical operation.

7. Install steering column shrouds as outlined.

8. Connect battery ground cable.

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[waldick]

thank you....

where is the "ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin" located, and how deep do i have to drill ?

also how deep with the 1/2 down the cylinder ?

how careful do i need to be ?

 

[andreslobo]

use a slide hammer

use a slide hammer

Go visit a car thief, a slide hammer with a screw tip will pop that cylinder right out.

Of course, it may damage everything else, so maybe not such a good idea