1996 Chevrolet Cavalier ignition lock cylinder

98,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SNBCHRIS
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my ignition lock wont turn tried new key need to replace but cant remove unless i get it to run position any way to do that also new lock cylinders dont come with keys why
Jun 29, 2014 at 12:21 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you tried lightly tapping on the key hole with a hammer th3n try to turn it?Also they dont come with keys because you code the new cylinder to the old key with the tumblers they give you with the new cylinder.
Jun 29, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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