How To Replace an Ignition Cylinder - Older GM cars

[@marval550]

You keep it REAL Klowny! You do it in real time and show real situations. As soon as my ignition seized, I thought, “I gotta find a Klowny video!” You are my go to for my 91 Camaro. Yes, a bit diff here but a lot of similar guts. Thanks for helping this gal out again! ❤️.

[@klowny1969]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help you out again :)

[@nontap]

Best video for ignition cylinder video for GMs of this generation

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@kenc.9067]

I just did this on my 1990 Chevy pickup, now the key moves like new! I watched many KZbin videos on this job beforehand, but your video was the best one, and the one I referred to during the job.

[@klowny1969]

Glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe!

[@originalpunkSxE]

Just ordered a new lock cylinder for my 1971 Catalina. This video is a HUGE help! Thanks!

[@klowny1969]

Lad I was able to help..don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

[@ericcaves7530]

What a nice car! I purchased an 83 Impala a week ago, and I'm going to have to do this, myself

[@klowny1969]

awesome..good luck with it..don't forget to subscribe

[@kenfaljean3269]

Ken C . said it best! Nice job. Thank you. I’m gonna tackle my broken ignition on my 74 Z28, thanks to your video.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@GunGuy314]

Is it the same process for an 1981 Cutlass Supreme

[@klowny1969]

Should be similat..don't forget to subscribe

[@GunGuy314]

@@klowny1969 thanks and done

[@GunGuy314]

Thanks brother for your video saved me a few hundred bucks

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@KMGFlesh817]

This is the most helpful video I’ve watched so far! Changing the cylinder on my 73 chevelle atm but idk how to put the new cylinder in?!!! Is there a trick that I’m not aware of?

[@Mr.deviledegg]

Did you get it figured out?

[@ericaramsour7798]

Any tips for getting those wires back on?

[@xcape455]

Can this be done with the cylinder in the lock position? I don't have the original key

[@brianturner9618]

@klowny69 ignition went in fine but can’t get signals to connect if that makes sense ?

[@fixthebusiness128]

Klowny, please list all the tools needed next time for the slow people 😮

[@klowny1969]

Will do..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@johnnygoodwill407]

Nice video at the perfect time. Was literally wondering how to do this in my 81 c10.

[@klowny1969]

Lol awesome! Good luck!

[@Brainshatterer]

Thank you very much sir. Gonna go push that lever and get the cylinder out and that feat of restoring this car will be done.

[@klowny1969]

Good luck and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@Brainshatterer]

@@klowny1969 I did bud. I recently got a very special Chevy. And your vid helped me get the ignition out and swapped. In the pitch black. 😆 Tomorrow I can reassemble the wheel and drag it up to my house and begin the hardcore restoration. Now I have ignition keys. Next is the door keys...

[@Fireship1]

Nice video and great job explaining the process. You definitely don’t want someone starting your car without the key. Especially here in New Jersey!

[@klowny1969]

Hahaa yes..that definately wasnt a good thing..thanks for stopping by again!

[@gustavomuniz5745]

I will be performing this method later today ... will the steering wheel puller and the other tool be a need? Or can I work without it?

[@dariusduvall4170]

Do you need a key in the cylinder to get it out??? I didn’t see you use one so I hope I don’t, I’m trying to get a steering column for my 75 Malibu from a junkyard and want to keep my keys. Also can you turn the wheel after the cylinder has been removed??

[@troyboyer7353]

Where do I get the tool to remove the plate? The one that threads in with the u bracket? Trying to replace mine now.

[@klowny1969]

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[@JosephHernandez-m9b]

Does the Stan will have to be off to put the lock cylinder in?

[@klowny1969]

The stan?

[@JosephHernandez-m9b]

@@klowny1969 the steering wheel has to be off to put the lock cylinder in?

[@JosephHernandez-m9b]

@@klowny1969 I’m putting one in my 73 impala I was asking if the steering wheel has to be off to install it or can I just put it in with the steering wheel on?

[@JosephHernandez-m9b]

Lol

[@rayjohnson7886]

At first the cylinder was moving back and forth but since I've pressed down on the tab the cylinder. Is locked and won't move at all now I'm wondering if I'm gonna have to drill?

[@Ryan_1920]

I was wondering if you need the key to remove the original ignition cylinder. Lost the key to my car in a fire and need to replace it.

[@klowny1969]

Nope don't need it..don't forget to subscribe

[@klowny1969]

Unless it has a chip in it..then you would need the transistor ohhm rating

[@125sm3]

Great job Klowny , nice seeing the old American cars .

[@klowny1969]

thanks man

[@hullboy_318slivegametime7]

Do I need that tool to remove that inter ring

[@aw7248]

Nice work, and I love the image of St. Nektarios!

[@klowny1969]

lol thank you

[@devinrogers6877]

Great video ! Really appreciate the time you took to make and post this 👍 👍

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@BigZu423]

mannn a lot of help but what should i do if the new one is in but it wont turn. like mine locked up or something. it turns freely when its out tho. soon as i put it in it doesnt turn at all. i am in the middle of a ls swap. could that be a problem??

[@klowny1969]

You sure it's the right part?

[@BigZu423]

@@klowny1969 yes i got it. im slow🤦🏾‍♂️i had the trans down a little so soon as i lifted it up it worked like butter

[@rayjohnson7886]

I always put bearing break in grease or some sort on the cylinder.

[@bryanyokofich5021]

Thanks so much! Someone tried to steal my caamro and mangled the ignition but now I can replace it with ease

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching..dont forget to subscribe

[@stringbender11672]

Thank you Klowny. Turns out i was missing the retainer clip on my steering column. No wonder it was so sloppy on my 79 Camaro. And thank you for mentioning the part number on the wheel compressor. Very helpful🤘🤡👍💣💥

[@klowny1969]

Glad i was able to help you out!

[@dreadheadjae]

After unscrewing the screws for the signal thing there is still something blocking my ignition cylinder can someone help tell me what do I do

[@kenmoore3384]

doing this on my 76 Camaro "Right About Now" == thanks for the Vid!!!!!!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome!! Don't forget to subscribe

[@oscarwalton1188]

This was really helpful thanks for posting this 👍

[@klowny1969]

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[@heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193]

what to do when the new one wont trun.. Stuck.

[@Creeping_Death_X]

Hello I have a question I have a 77 camaro that the ignition cylinder does not go all the way back to the position where I am able to remove the key it just stays on the 2nd off position where I can unlock the steering wheel to turn left and right. I can move the cylinder forward to turn on the fuel pump and even further to turn on the ignition. However the cylinder does let me turn all the way down to release the key I recently used this video as a guide to help me install a new cylinder which I did have success in changing the old ignition cylinder and putting in a new one with a new set of keys which came with it however the issue still remains which is that I cannot remove the keys because it stays on the 2nd off position which unlocks the steering wheel....any help would be appreciated thank you.

[@ivancruz1949]

Hey Nice vid But I’m trying to put the steering wheel back together but the pen tool keeps popping out the middle rod and I can’t put the snap ring on, any ideas?

[@Mr.deviledegg]

Did you ever figure it out

[@brianwalker6390]

Can the ignition switch cause the car to not have no power even though there's no wire running to it ?

[@klowny1969]

Have you looked at your cars wiring diagram?

[@caylee3277]

Awesome Video, I lost my keys about a month ago on a 85 Riviera and I been going crazy looking for them and locksmith and dealer said they can't get a key because to no records for the key, I'm going to do this, THANK YOU

[@klowny1969]

Glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@emmanuelalexander4229]

Thanks brother video was great, glad you included part #’s I just finished.

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

Very well explained.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks and don't forget to subscribe

[@ProffesorDankyNugs]

damn 2/2 this channel comes through with the help for my 69 elco!

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help!!

[@stringbender11672]

Sick burnout in the Pontiac 🤘

[@klowny1969]

thank you

[@geraldalvarez2503]

Thank you bud

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@ogkabob9395]

how does it start without the key?

[@jefflindsey9589]

Your vids help a lot of us shade tree mechanics. Great work...

[@klowny1969]

Thank you sir!!

[@dimefever1006]

Going to do this over the weekend, nice impala!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@ninemimesleft]

This video is great. Thank you for making it!!!

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching and dont forget to subscribe

[@InfinitePCGaming]

Welcome back GUYS?!?

[@klowny1969]

i decided to address my smaller audience

[@LORDandslayer]

My locking plate is plastic and it broke. What do!!

[@geirmyklebust]

I just poppet out the lock with my heavy duty screwdriver, nearly crushed my side window, 1974 El Camino. Smashed in the new lock with an ax, backside of the ax of course, with a piece of wood between. 4-5 minutes work approximately, no damage not even marks on the steering column, except from I nearly crushed the side window when the lock came out like a bullet.

[@treboris]

Step 1 had me thinking this was going to be a simple job.

[@klowny1969]

It is!!

[@formeitwastuesday.1515]

My ignition doesn't lock in place?

[@frontlinecars20yroldfinds78]

Some reason I'm having a problem n I'm stucC til Monday now n my car on the uhaul lol smh ...I have to laugh.

[@klowny1969]

Sorry to hear!!!

[@Boycott_Wendys]

Rip the cylinder out with a dent puller

[@johnb2140]

You do some GREAT videos man! Thanks

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikefinley190]

one hint I can give you is when your taking the screws out of the turn signal assembly use magnetic screw driver I have lost many of yhem screws down inside the column.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for the tip..don't forget to subscribe

[@SammyMitchell-jq8os]

1970 chevelle key dash lock to R/R

[@klowny1969]

Dont forget to subscribe and hit that bell 🔔

[@Nick-bn3od]

Another great Video ! Could you maybe do a video on how to install a push button start on a third gen camaro? It fits nice in the cigarette lighter hole. Thanks Klowny

[@klowny1969]

ill see if i can..thanks for watching

[@JM-lw3nx]

thanks,, Klowny

[@klowny1969]

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[@randyperfecto7468]

Good stuff sir

[@klowny1969]

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[@joeferguson2606]

TY Klowny, you are a man among men. p.s.- clowns scare the shit outta me

[@klowny1969]

Thanks and sorry about that..don't forget to subscribe

[@jomcc5095]

I followed you all the way but my plat had to screwed in the back it was said by you that it would just Pop out

[@quintoncalhoun2807]

I lost my key but my steering wheel isnt straight

[@klowny1969]

Just center the steering box and then put your steering wheel back on

[@c_firebirdgo]

When this car was made ppl were using screw drivers and slide hammers to remove it.. LoL

[@klowny1969]

lol yes they were

[@autisticcommando86]

Yeah... So much of this is outside the tools I have. Stopping the watch and finding another that uses tools regular people have.

[@klowny1969]

I think I used just one specialty tool

[@JJj-xratedgt]

I can't say I work on cars when that HORN WIRE CLIP TO COVER BEAT ME ..MCANT GET IT TO "POP OFF"

[@klowny1969]

U gotta work it..don't forget to subscribe

[@phero7633]

I changed my key ignition and not the car won't crank or start. Why can anyone help

[@klowny1969]

Does the key have a resistor on it?

[@ramvanbobby3889]

That's a badass car

[@klowny1969]

Lol ..thanks man

[@ramvanbobby3889]

@@klowny1969 one of these days IAM gonna go visit u man and we can talk about cars hot rods that's my hobby

[@klowny1969]

@@ramvanbobby3889 cool

[@bigcheese82]

Great vid thanks again!

[@miguelrosario4939]

Thanks bro....

[@klowny1969]

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[@closertothetruth9209]

clowny kilmer intro , LOL. the second press was interesting never used one but ive never worked on US cars either

[@klowny1969]

thank you..yes it makes life easier

[@proletariatbourgeoisie9929]

What a freaking pain in the whompus. Nice of GM to make a design that requires not one, but two separate proprietary tools just to get into the steering column

[@klowny1969]

Lol yup..don't forget to subscribe

[@micThurrr]

looks like you've done this 1 or two times before... ;-)

[@klowny1969]

a few..yes lol

[@kk-bo8ey]

No Brianna? Hope you guys haven't separated, it being Valentine's and all : )

[@klowny1969]

she was in my kitchen making me a sandwich ;)

[@JJj-xratedgt]

Thx U✓

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@classiccorvetteguide9147]

That is literally the same as a balancer puller

[@YiannisPagonis]

Does this car belong to a Greek? I say this because I see a picture of a Greek saint

[@klowny1969]

Lol yes it does

[@travisblack1299]

Lies

[@YiannisPagonis]

@@travisblack1299 Why do you say that;

[@chemicalspore]

No butter sauce needed

[@klowny1969]

Yes..I had some butter sauce withdrawal lol

[@chemicalspore]

@@klowny1969 lmao

[@philsigman9088]

Should be easier for my 69 C-10, the ignition is in the dash, lol.

[@klowny1969]

Oh yes definitely lol