TeeJayHoward Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I can't get the old one out to put a new one in! The previous owner was using a screwdriver to turn on the car - NOT something I want to do. Anyway, I can't seem to pull out the old one. Is there a trick to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 IIRC, the switch has to be turned to the on position to be removed. Then I think there is a pin on the side you press in and the piece will come out. Although, your awitch looks a bit rough from the screwdriver abuse. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I had the same problem with my car, any key could start it. I bought a new lock cylinder and just took it to a locksmith and he installed it for 20 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 The ignition cylinder is held in by a rolled pin...looks like somebody drilled out the one that was there. There is NO depressable retainer, simply the rolled pin. You'll need to drill NEXT TO the rolled pin, use a small punch and pry it out, rememebering that you'll need to reinstall it to hold the new lock in. I do these all of the time as that's what I do for a living. I'm an Automotive Locksmith. If you've never done it before, it can be aggravating. Take Armand's advice...seek professional help... Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJayHoward Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 The ignition cylinder is held in by a rolled pin...looks like somebody drilled out the one that was there. There is NO depressable retainer, simply the rolled pin. You'll need to drill NEXT TO the rolled pin, use a small punch and pry it out, rememebering that you'll need to reinstall it to hold the new lock in. I do these all of the time as that's what I do for a living. I'm an Automotive Locksmith. If you've never done it before, it can be aggravating. Take Armand's advice...seek professional help... Warren That would explain the hole next to the pin, then. Apparently, this lock's been replaced before! I'll take ya'lls advice and find a local locksmith. $20 is definitely within my budget. I don't suppose there's any way to install a more study locking mechanism here, is there? Like, say, something from an Audi TT? I'm rather fond of the solid feel to their key. My new lock and key set feels like it's going to snap if I turn it too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Easy fix... Don't turn it so hard... Sorry, couldn't resist. Unfortunately, it's not likely that you'll find many other lock mechanisms that fit into the original housing and it's unlikely that you'll find another switch/steering lock assembly that will fit onto the cheapy Datsun steering column properly or that match up with the location based on the trim pieces. Do yourself a favor while you're at it... using a black magic marker, write the key code (numbers stamped into the new keys) on the outside of the housing of the new lock assembly, that way if you ever lose your keys, you'll have it written somewhere on the vehicle and it'll still be hidden behind the plastic shroud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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