Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition

Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition





The ignition lock cylinder uses only 7 of the 10 cut positions, 3 through 9. The ignition cylinder tumblers are all located on alternate sides of the cylinder (1). They are snap-in and self-retaining. It follows the key code with the first tumbler being the first depth of the key code, closest to the head of the key.

1. Hold the ignition cylinder assembly (1) so the side with the 4 tumblers spring pocket of the cylinder is facing up.

2. Insert the tumbler springs (2) into each of the spring pockets of the cylinder assembly.

3. The first tumbler (3) to be loaded will be the third key cut position, the third number in the key code. Install the first tumbler in the slot nearest the head of the lock cylinder. Install the remaining tumblers for cuts 5, 7 and 9 following the key code and same process. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.

4. Rotate cylinder assembly so the 3 tumblers springs pocket of the cylinder is facing up. Insert tumbler springs (2) into each of the spring pockets of the cylinder assembly.

5. The first tumbler (3) to be loaded will be the fourth key cut position, the fourth number in the key code. Install the first tumbler in the slot nearest the head of the lock cylinder. Install the remaining tumblers for cuts 6 and 8 following the key code and same process. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.

6. Inspect for correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into cylinder. The side bar should drop flush with the lock cylinder body diameter.

7. Lightly lubricate the outside surfaces in the tumbler area of the lock body and down the key slot using the provided grease. Insert and extract the key 5 times to lubricate the keyway.

8. Line-up the lock to the run position. Insert lock in steering column. Rotate lock to key out position and remove key. Insert key and rotate lock 3 times to distribute the grease from the lock to column housing inside diameter.