Thread: Ignition Locked - New Cylinder Cost
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Default Re: Ignition Locked - New Cylinder Cost
Originally Posted by ssammons
After describing the problem ( steering wheel, ignition & transmission locked), my mechanic advised that he probably needs to replace the cylinder on the ignition.

Any advice on cost expectations.

Can the transmission be unlocked so I can push the car back to be towed?
The only thing you should replace is the mechanic. It sounds like the problem rekah describes above. Do not replace any part, fix what you have by removing the pin as outlined in the post and live happily ever after. Replace the part and it will eventually fail as well.

If you cannot do it get the mechanic to read the article and do it for you, it will cost no more than two hours work, more like one and a half hours labor.

Can you remove the key?
 
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