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Ignition Lock Cylinder

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    Jim HutchingsJim Hutchings
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      I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. The key is a little sticky. Have to jiggle the key to get it to turn and start the car. Whats the easiest and cheapest way of replacing the key tumblers?

      Can a guy remove the lock cylinder with no key if I go to an auto wreckers as I have never seen any keys in them?

      Just need to get this fixed before I can not use it. Not really wanting to spend a fortune on a new lock cylinder.

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    • #635592
      BillBill
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        It might not be the lock cylinder. If the key is worn out it will act the same way.

        #635593
        Jim HutchingsJim Hutchings
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          I went and got a key cut thinking the same thing but with the new cut key I can not even turn the key to start the car. So don’t think its the key. Is there a way to check this.

          Thanks

          #635595
          BillBill
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            All you can do is to check to see if the new key matches the old one. Perhaps the place didn’t cut it correctly.

            #635654
            Jim HutchingsJim Hutchings
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              So I got the newly cut key to work but I still have to play around to get it to turn. Same as the old worn key. What happens if i lube it up with some grease-less silicone to help from not sticking.

              #635743
              BillBill
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                You could try to lubricate it but I think the cylinder must be worn out. I thought a new key might do the trick as I have seen it work many times.

                #635750
                Lorrin BarthLorrin Barth
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                  If the old key is worn to the point where it is hanging the tumblers, cutting a new key from it is not going solve the problem. You just end up with a new key with all the old key’s problems.

                  #635756
                  Jim HutchingsJim Hutchings
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                    So will lubing it hurt anything? Where would you guys recommend buying a new lock key cylinder from. Car is not worth spending a whole lot on it.

                    #635761
                    Lorrin BarthLorrin Barth
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                      Everyone says it is a big no no to ever put grease or oil in a lock cylinder. Buy a new lock from GM and guess what, it comes with a packet of grease.

                      #635774
                      Jim HutchingsJim Hutchings
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                        That’s why I suggested a greaseless silicone. So would you Use the silicone.

                        #635776
                        Lorrin BarthLorrin Barth
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                          The best fix is to find that your spouse has the other key and it is like new. But, yeah, try some lube.

                          #635806
                          Jim HutchingsJim Hutchings
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                            Where do you guys recommend buying a lock cylinder from. Any suggestions as I live in Alberta.

                            Thanks

                            #635881
                            John HugonJohn Hugon
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                              When a sticky lock cylinder came in; GM always made us spray some GM super lube into the cylinder, before lock cylinder replacement. I didn’t like it…but this is what GM wanted. That’s an easy lock cylinder to replace…just remove it and clean it up..see attachment…

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