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Old 02-06-12, 10:30 PM
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Damaged ignition cylinder

Hey guys,

Someone tried to break into my FD. They put a drill bit into my ignition cylinder. The cylinder is damaged and I cant get my key in. I can't start or move the car at all.

I know I need a new ignition cylinder assembly. I already purchased one and I am trying to install it. I have found some threads talking about how to replace a damaged ignition cylinder assembly. They all say you have to drop the steering rack, remove two security bolts and the assembly comes loose.

Problem is... I have done this and there are still at least 3 screws holding the ignition assembly to the turn signal lever and wiper lever assemblies. The screw holes to remove these attachments are right behind the steering wheel so I cant maneuver a screwdriver to get into the holes to detach them... None of the other threads I've found even mention that you have to detach these...

Do i need to remove the steering wheel to get to these 3 screws? Has anyone run into this problem?

Thanks

Neil
Old 02-07-12, 01:41 PM
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If you are in a rush to just move it, unplug the old one and plug in the new one then start the car.

I can't remember what that area looks like to remember how to remove the ignition. Can you take a pic of the problem are?
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