How to re-key a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep or Plymouth Ignition lock

[@wmdeutermann9317]

I Never saw the kit, but I bought a new lock from Advanced Auto Parts and started searching UTube for help. 84 year old former locksmith here. I had to laugh at myself. We were always taught to disparage the layman's "tumblers". "There ain't nothing tumbling in there, son. Those are wafers, pins et. al." I wasted a lot of time searching until I got smart and tried tumblers LOL! great video my friend. Very good narration also. I guess you taught this old dog a new trick, and saved my beloved Cherokee Sport a 300 dollar trip to the deealer. Many thanks. 8~)

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Glad to help. I enjoyed your comment and had a chuckle myself!

[@jeffcodog]

After searching and wasting my time watching other videos, yours was the best and the most informative!!! Thank you because I was going to take my cylinder to a Locksmith who was going to charge me $60!!! Now I can do it myself!!! LOL... LOL... Thank you for taking the time to make this video!!

[@RaiderShane]

Thank you for helping me with this video! I had chipped keys and didn’t know until I put the new lock in so with your video it saved me so much money and works perfect!

[@BBOnDemandLockKeyLocksmithing]

Thanks so much!!! I kept racking my brain, and your video is the only one that I found that explained how to disassemble!!!!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome. I'm glad this video is still useful.

[@kroeg8075]

This was my Jeep's issue! Thank you for taking the time to make this - it saved me a bunch of time. I had to watch another video to figure out how to get the inner part of the ignition switch out of the outer cylinder though. :) But a big +1 overall! Thank you.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I made one on that cylinder removal too lol

[@oaktreeburials]

Thank you for this great video. I have a 2004 dodge caravan and the key would not move unless I loosened up the tumbler/spring or sidebar with a few small hammer taps at the key entry site. I took the old cylinder out and rekeyed it like you showed us in the video. I slid the key mechanism back into the housing but the device will not rotate to the accessory position. It will only move to the off / on positions. I tried holding down the pin and moving the cylinder counter clockwise but it wont move. Any idea what may be happening?

[@000jamesh]

thankx for this video , its very nice all explained, however i have a question , i need to replace my cylinder but i dont see a kit i can purchase, i have a 2000 jeep cherokee xj and they sell the cylinder whit 2 keys but no tumblers include ....even in Ebay i cant find it . Could you tell me where did you prchase that one ? thankx again

[@trevormeng]

Worked out well on my Xj. Thanks

[@jdubya54]

buddy you save me a lot of time. thanks. everything the guy said before me. same thing from me. Kudos. I wish I could buy you a beer

[@dmitryr5610]

Thank you very much for the visual! Used the same kit to build new cylinder! But only after a hammer blow to the key that was stuck in the ignition (it certainly moved then)

[@queerdeer12]

I had to smack the actual ignition with a hammer to get it to turn

[@kanodogg]

Anyone know what kind of grease is used? I have the pins and cylinder not a full kit.

[@maeski7816]

Do you only need to reset the tumblers if you want to use the old key? Are the cylinders sold with the tumblers already in the cylinder?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

As explained in the video, yes you do need to change the tumblers to match the ones in the old cylinder. They are included in the kit and have to be installed in the correct position in the cylinder.

[@lloydmorrison5979]

Excellent video!

[@CherylsWorld.63]

It's was great watching the cylinder pulled out but I didn't get how to even get that huge piece out of the door. I'm trying to understand but I heard talking and didn't see any movement in half the video. I'd really love to watch a video where I can see more of what's going on.

[@juliannarosario9853]

Great video

[@Kapo2785]

hey so I tried pushing the pin down to take out the cylinder core, there's actually 2 release pins. I push the one down (tried both at once but it's very hard w. one person) & it's not coming out. any suggestions? plz reply asap if possible. awesome vid! ty

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I've never done one with two pins. Sounds like an awkward setup. I would probably try to stick something in there to hold the second pin. Use some small thing, to release the tension on the second pin while doing the other one by hand as usual. Thanks for watching the video and good luck with your problem!

[@queerdeer12]

It's a little late but for anyone's future reference, you only need to do the one pin. Have yours setup and facing the same way as his. Once you have that single pin presses, twist it some more and it should come out. I literally just did mine

[@red2965]

What year?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

This was a 2000 Grand Caravan

[@red2965]

@@TheOriginalMechanic her's is a 2005 SXT Caravan probably similar

[@triptheroad]

What kit for 1993 Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth vehicles?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

It may be the same but you should look it up online.

[@shawngross1444]

I changed my door locks is it possible to use this kit to fit ignition like new door locks.the keys are not the same now

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Yes you could, as long as you know the tumbler sequence for the doors.

[@shawngross1444]

Thank You

[@Trollet456]

Where to order this kit?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I think I found it on Amazon or E-bay

[@digitalman6603]

Will this kit work for an ignition lock switch that has a security key?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I don't think so but you might want to ask the seller

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

I owe you a case of beer.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I'll take a craft brew lol

[@barbarawilliams7194]

This video was perfect. Thank you.

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

Can just use the old wafers on a new lock

[@lloydmorrison5979]

Yes.

[@MarcKaedenFortnite]

Exactly what I was wanting to know!

[@LarsonChristopher]

Should work as long as they are not damaged. Would be wise to add some grease as he did in this video. Replacing the springs would make sense in that situation - but the old ones could have a lot of life left in them.

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

@@LarsonChristopher although I used a new kit what I noticed was that it was the cylinder itself that was really worn out and had developed excessive play .

[@JonoFlex]

If I did this wrong the car would turn on and turn right off right?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

If it was wrong you would never be able to start the car at all.

[@JonoFlex]

The Original Mechanic yeah I got it I had to put the cover over the ring and turned right on

[@carlosmosqueda8012]

good video, good explanation and a lot of help, regards

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Your'e welcome and thanks for watching.

[@sueemmer-turner944]

Great explanation.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done - Thanks 👍

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[@AbouTto_]

thank you