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https://oldsite.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl Omega Help >> Omega General Help >> how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key https://oldsite.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1311449526 Message started by AjOmega on 23. Jul 2011 at 20:32

Title: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by AjOmega on 23. Jul 2011 at 20:32

hey im trying to remove an igntion lock cylinder on a cadillac catera but i dont have a key and im not trying to ruin the piece. I tried putting the alley key in the small hole but it still didnt come out any suggestions?

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by Andy B on 23. Jul 2011 at 21:15

AjOmega wrote on 23. Jul 2011 at 20:32:

You need a key, that the point of needing a key in the lock ;) The only way to remove it without a key is to drill down the centre (center ::)) and then remove the remnants of the tumblers. :y :y

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by AjOmega on 23. Jul 2011 at 21:26

Alright thanks :)

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by Lazydocker on 24. Jul 2011 at 20:55

Or a slide hammer with a hardened screw in the end ;) But either of these methods will destroy the barrel ;)

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by tango on 25. Jul 2011 at 01:02

if you aint got the key
easiest way would be to break it off

Title: Re: how to remove ignition lock cylinder without key
Post by AjOmega on 25. Jul 2011 at 16:08

yea ima try breaking it off cuz the car is at a pull yard so they wont care then ill just go to a locksmith to get a key for it.