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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement My ignition lock cylinder has been giving me trouble for a long time. The key stick and grabs going in and out. I've tried lubing it and getting a new key without any noticeable difference. |
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08-14-2015, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 48 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement I had to have my 2002 SL1 re-keyed, ignition, doors, and trunk. I took it to the stealership and out the door it cost me $700, but that was mostly because my vehicle had been stolen and the ignition cylinder was damaged and required replacement. I did get two brand new original black plastic Saturn keys out of it though lol. ... |
08-14-2015, 12:21 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Yikes...! |
08-14-2015, 01:12 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,612 2003 L-Series 3.0L Sedan | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement A Richpin video...this will guide you through it. IMHO Richpin deserves a medal for his help videos. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt8wnj4qHoc |
08-15-2015, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Thanks. Looks simple enough... |
08-17-2015, 08:36 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Any recommendations on a decent replacement lock cylinder? I tried to get an AC Delco unit from O'Reilly's but they are having trouble getting it... |
08-19-2015, 09:50 AM | #7 |
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Windy City Posts: 38 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Have you tried cleaning the cylinder? Richpin has a video on that. ... |
08-19-2015, 05:59 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement I thought about trying to clean it but I decided that if I'm going to go to the trouble of removing the lock cylinder, I'll just replace it. They don't cost that much. |
08-20-2015, 01:53 AM | #9 |
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Join Date: May 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,113 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement RockAuto for '98 SW2: AIRTEX / WELLS 4H1111 ca$39+ship item doesn't include key , so will need visit to locksmith... Strongly suggest liberal application of good grease prior initial use. Maybe also check the steering wheel interlock as source of friction -- |
08-20-2015, 09:56 AM | #10 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,612 2003 L-Series 3.0L Sedan | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement My son's L300 we just bought began sticking on the ignition lock. One look at the key told us how worn everything was. I priced out online and at the dealerships for an uncoded lock. There was little difference in price. An uncoded lock then has to be coded and I wanted the code to be
the same as the door locks to avoid have multiple keys. I priced the dealer price against a locksmith charge (and not every locksmith does ignition locks) and again there was little difference in cost. |
08-20-2015, 01:47 PM | #11 |
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 4,091 2002 SL2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Quote: Originally Posted by floridasl22002 The new key was an eye watering $37.00 from the dealer, so I had another cut at a locksmith for $7.00 and the expensive one will sit as the spare. Yes, and that is 90s technology. I've stopped using my remote and just lock/unlock doors by hand. Remote still works, but why bother. The technology is getting costlier. My 2013 Mazda has AKE with push button start. You never have to take the key out of your pocket. Hence, you would think that you should never have to replace a Lock Cylinder, but will the push button ever wear out? What about if you lose the key? Keys and required programming (nobody has figured out how to self program these YET) is $300+ at the stealership (you might find an indy to do it for less than $200). I would still prefer to have the old fashioned manual locks, though I admit the automatic open of a door and starting of car without touching the key is easy to get used to. I actually purchased a silicone cover for my keys and put a note on each of them "REWARD: xxx-xxx-xxxx". I figure that 98% of people who find the key will actually call you and return the key instead of messing with your car.Quote: Originally Posted by floridasl22002 On a final note DO NOT stick grease in the lock. Use powdered graphite. Totally agree. I purchased some graphite some 20 years ago to loosen up by car door lock and it worked great - amazing stuff and cheap and easy to find anywhere. I still have that tube (though I think it is almost empty now).
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08-20-2015, 02:48 PM | #12 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,612 2003 L-Series 3.0L Sedan | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement One thing we have found on my sons S series is the cheapo door lock switches. As you know they are 'rocker switches which are positioned vertically. After a while they will lose their ability to stand up straight and gravity takes over making them 'chatter'. This is a common fault on
these switches. You can still buy them at about $30+ they aren't too much of a hit. We have replaced both my son's as they were both chattering. |
08-22-2015, 11:22 AM | #13 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Well, I struck-out trying to get a replacement lock cylinder (with key). O'Reillys, AutoZone and Advance don't carry it and can't get it despite the fact that two of these stores show the lock cylinder available and in-stock in their stores... |
08-22-2015, 11:52 AM | #14 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 88 1999 SL | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement I replaced the lock cylinder in my 99 SL with LC13590 from Advance Auto. Their parts finder at the time indicated it was not a match but fortunately some comments referenced the SL so I gave it a try. It installed easily once my 7/32 nut driver arrived from Amazon. Still working fine, been well over a year now. It comes with a key so you'll end up with two keys (one for the door, one for the ignition). Thought this might help. Good luck... |
08-22-2015, 11:58 AM | #15 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement I just found some on ebay for a 98 SW2. Not sure what is so different about the year 1998 vs other years and SW2 vs the others but I don't want to take a chance and rip the old one out only to find I bought the wrong year part number. |
08-22-2015, 12:04 PM | #16 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Incidentally, all of these parts are always listed as for "Base model". My SW2 isn't a "Base model". Does this make any difference? |
08-22-2015, 03:35 PM | #17 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,612 2003 L-Series 3.0L Sedan | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement IMHO just bite the bullet and contact the GM dealer. You can still get the locks and they are not as expensive as you might think from the main dealer. |
08-22-2015, 03:57 PM | #18 |
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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321 1998 SW2 | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement The last time I went to a GM dealer after a part, I was given a dirty look and informed that they "Do not support that line of vehicle" as if it never existed... |
08-23-2015, 11:42 AM | #19 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,612 2003 L-Series 3.0L Sedan | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Quote: Originally Posted by SW2 Driver The last time I went to a GM dealer after a part, I was given a dirty look and informed that they "Do not support that line of vehicle" as if it never existed... I have had cause to take both my sons Saturn's for jobs doing to the same Chevy dealer locally. I was told that they are a Regional Center down here in central Florida for Saturn parts as well. They were completely courteous to me and the Reception Technician was actually an ex-Saturn mechanic, so we had a good chin wag.You get no marks in all walks of life, so jsu pick another person or dealer. |
08-23-2015, 03:45 PM | #20 |
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 45,781 2003 L-Series 3.0L Sedan | Re: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement SW2 Driver, did you try comparing the stock numbers from the ebay part against GM part numbers? One site that has excellent online parts drawings, //parts.nalleygmc.com/ among the many with some searching. Perhaps GMpartsonline? A "professional" might use friendlier phrases like "we're sorry but we no longer support a discontinued line..." or something to the effect without giving you any clues to where to go. Perhaps those that are professional will at least suggest trying another dealer (true professionalism) or going online or using an 800 number to redirect you............ The age of friendly business discourse seems to disappear when all it takes is a little effort to promote conversations without making a customer feel awkward. Its obvious the person you spoke to wasn't as polished as he may think when handling the simplest questions. |