1991 Pontiac Sunbird ignition switch

1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LDREWJ
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How do I replace the ignition key lock on this car. Broke key off.
Nov 29, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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i have pretty good luck pulling the key out with a home-made tool

take a hack saw blade and grind the back side of it down so you only have a thin strip of metal with the teeth still on it.

use the teeth to catch the key and pull it out.

if that doesn't work, let me know and i'll explain how to change the lock.
Dec 27, 2008 at 5:20 PM
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