[Patfish]

Any ever do this? Is it super difficult? I have to replace mine because my key sometimes won't turn and other times won't come out. I mean the old girl only has 316k miles on her, how could this wear out? Haha! I bought a replacement for $95 bucks and now I'll have to fool with two separate keys for doors and ignition. Any help, tricks or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all.

[Jhelms]

Most of the time the ignition cylinder is fine. Have the dealer cut a new key per the vin as the key itself is often so worn that it sticks.

[Patfish]

Thanks Jhelms!

I recognized my newbian and typed some simple things in the search box at the top right of the page and WHAM! All the info I needed.

I'll just put my straight jacket back on and show myself out.... thanks y'all.

[pattycakes77]

I did mine a couple years ago for the same reason, new dealer cut key didnt help. Read the tumblers in the cylinder break, a locksmith can fix but a new ignition cylinder was cheaper. You need to remove the plastic surround around the ignition, put the key in and turn to the first or accessory position (can't remember), push in a little button on the cylinder and it should pull out, key and all. Do the same in the reverse order with the new cylinder and you're back in business. Using two keys can be a pain but I use my key fob to unlock and one key for ignition, but have a hide-a-key hidden in case my key fob dies and need the door key.

[FD7683]

Do I have to "Re-Key" the new ignition cylinder wafers? That's what i'm confused about. I'm not an expert on keys and it will not turn.

[HiLife]

Originally Posted by FD7683

Do I have to "Re-Key" the new ignition cylinder wafers? That's what i'm confused about. I'm not an expert on keys and it will not turn.

When you get a new ignition cylinder, it should come with a new set of keys, and you'll be carrying 2 keys.
Most want to eliminate that so, they just have a locksmith rekey the new cylinder to the old key.

[Missing Brain]

I have to do the same. Apparently, having an 88’s keys replaced after losing them is a major pain in the you know what. The key code is obsolete as far as the dealership is concerned and I currently don’t have a key to pop off the ignition cylinder either. So I appreciate your question.

[brillo_76]

Originally Posted by Missing Brain

I have to do the same. Apparently, having an 88’s keys replaced after losing them is a major pain in the you know what. The key code is obsolete as far as the dealership is concerned and I currently don’t have a key to pop off the ignition cylinder either. So I appreciate your question.

IF you have a title or can legally prove you own the vehicle. Most dealerships can cut you a new key off the build sheet key code off the vehicle. If the local dealer refuse to help contact larger one. Now if your original cylinder has been replaced and nobody knows the keycode. I guess a locksmith is the next route.