[Shotimes] Ignition Lock Cylinder wont let key turn 97 SHO

[Rick Glass]

I can't help with the lock issue.....

but I'm always looking for a SHO for cheap  : )


Rick Glass
        '99 SF  96k Flowmasters  Kirk'd



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank ''SHOrage'' Costa" <shorage@gmail.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:24 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Ignition Lock Cylinder wont let key turn 97 SHO


> OK guys,
>
> My brother has a problem with his car. The key wont turn in the ignition 
> and this prevents me from removing the lock cylinder as it needs to be in 
> the run position for me to remove it......Is their any way to remove this 
> god forsaken thing?
>
> My brother might be selling his beloved 97 because of this frustrating 
> problem. I tried to yank the wheel in both directions but this did not 
> work.
>
> The key just doesnt turn in the ignition. This all stemmed from someone 
> trying to steal his car. They drilled the ignition and messed up the 
> original lock cylinder. My brother was able to get it out but he had to 
> drill it out and it took forever.
>
> He now has a new Borg Warner lock cylinder he got from autozone and now 
> all of a sudden it stays locked. We still have an issure of getting the 
> car started but i beleive thats because of the PATS situation these cars 
> have. Nontheless....the new cylinder is locked in there and the key doesnt 
> turn.... WE didnt want to drill out this new one as it cost 80dollars for 
> that godforsaken part. It is so frustrating to me and its not even my 
> car...
>
> Someone please tell me their is a way to remove this thing without 
> damaging it.......again the key does not turn in the column....
>
>
> Thanks In Advance.....Anyone want a 97 SHO in silver for cheap? Just needs 
> a lock cylinder....hahah
>
> Frank
> 89SHO
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