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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | When I got the bus it did not come with any keys. I found the part at Jim Carter to replace the key cylinder, but how do you get the old one out to put in the new one? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Ah, the old which comes first dilemma again. You need the key to get the old one out, but if you have the key you don't need to get it out. Best bet is take it to a locksmith. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | Isn't there a small hole in the face of the cylinder that you use to get it out? Some how I remembers using a paper clip to get get it out. I will look at it on Thursday when I get a chance to look in the truck.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Funny you should say that. I have been messing with that hole using a paperclip all day. It seems to be spring loaded but doesn't do anything to release the cylinder, I'm guessing due to the lack of the key? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Insert the key, then insert the paper clip and the cylindar comes out. It might be cheaper to replace the entire switch with a new unit as locksmiths can be expensive. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | So what if I don't have the key? The previous owner lost it. A new cylinder at Jim Carter is only $14, but the rest of the switch is around $65. So I'm thinking in this case the locksmith might be cheaper. I'll check with one this week some time. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | I got the whole setup from LMC for about $65 Link to their catalog | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | If you are careful you can drill out the old cylinder and get it to release. I have done it a couple of times. Use a drill bit that is big enough to clean out the tumblers and it will come out. You will see once you drill some of it out what you need to do just don't go all the way through the cylinder. If you have a new cylinder in your hand you can see exactly how deep to go. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | I tried to get mine out yesterday without the key. It would not come out until I inserted the key... I thought I'd give it a try but no luck.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Thanks for trying. I'll try the locksmith first, then drill it out. If I ruin it, I'll pony up the $65 to get a whole new one. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 78 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 78 | drill baby drill. like brad allen said. get your new cylinder, size up the drill bit, and go slow. oh yeah, and bring the shop vac. it's cheaper and more fun with powerer tools.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | I drilled like a baby and got it out and installed the new cylinder. Thanks for all the input guys. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 210 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 210 | How do you remove the entire switch? Armored cable and all?
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Mine just come out of the dash by unscrewing the retaining ring on the front and then unhook the wires from the plugs on the back. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 210 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 210 | Thanks, I just wanted to make sure before I screwed anything up! | | |
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