Quick lesson in locksmithing.
How to replace door lock cylinder without key.
So you lost the key and now you are unable to remove the lock.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
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Locate the screws on the cover plate on the interior side of the door.
When the key is aligned and removed the pin springs push the top and bottom pins down locking the cylinder in place.
Used a cylinder out of a 99 dodge durango.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
The ignition lock cylinder needs a key to get the engine started but below i have outlined the steps required to remove the ignition lock without a key from your chevy truck.
The pin springs top pins and bottom pins all make up how the lock works.
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How to re key a door lock change your locks yourself by removing the lock cylinder and changing the pins.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
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The top pins and bottom pins line up along the shear line when a key is inserted allowing the lock cylinder to spin freely.
How to recode most car door lock cylinders to work with any key you have.
Remove the faceplates for a stand alone lock cylinder without a door handle via the screws.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.