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ignition tumbler swap without key
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 10:37 pm
by MatFrat
i lost the key for my 1985 bronco II. I have a replacement tumbler with a key but cant seem to figure out how to remove the old tumbler with out the key. if anyone has done this or knows how input would be sweet.
Thanks
Re: ignition tumbler swap without key
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:14 am
by drofman
you have to drill out the lock pin on the side of the cly. housing. when you have a key you turn the key to the on poss. and push the lock pin to remove the cly. if you don't have a key you drill the pin. it a fun job. good luck
Re: ignition tumbler swap without key
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:49 pm
by MatFrat
Looked around the net and found this fix.
I struck the retaining pin one good time with a 1/8 in punch, the "axle" of the tumbler broke and the main body popped right out. I just picked out the rest of the tumbler with some needle-nose and the new tumbler just slid right in. a fix for the 25 bucks for the new tumbler.
Re: ignition tumbler swap without key
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:55 am
by RakerBill60
That would be the easiest fix other than having a locksmith come out and get it out for you, and that is not cheap by any means. Mine was almost a hundred bucks but mine was a 00 Jimmy.
That is a good idea you found there MatFrat, will have to keep that in mind.
Re: ignition tumbler swap without key
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:38 pm
by drofman
Damn, I have to remember that one also. Drilling it was a bitch.