Ignition lock cylinder removal issue help needed

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Bert J.

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My key will not turn to start position on my 06 Wrangler therefore the ignition lock cylinder will not release. Is there an alternate way to remove the cylinder. I saw a previous thread where they referenced using an old flat blade screwdriver and a hammer. Would that be the only solution? If so, where should I position the screwdriver tip to strike?

All help appreciated.

Thanks,
Bert
 
Could drill it out...but yeah...insert flat blade screwdriver in slot like your key...hammer it in a few times or a few more...I like a screwdriver with a hex shank so a can get a wrench on it...but vice grips work too...

Car theft 101...

-Mac
 
macleanflood said:
Could drill it out...but yeah...insert flat blade screwdriver in slot like your key...hammer it in a few times or a few more...I like a screwdriver with a hex shank so a can get a wrench on it...but vice grips work too...

Car theft 101...

-Mac
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macleanflood said:
Could drill it out...but yeah...insert flat blade screwdriver in slot like your key...hammer it in a few times or a few more...I like a screwdriver with a hex shank so a can get a wrench on it...but vice grips work too...

Car theft 101...

-Mac
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Thanks Mac!
 
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Bert J. said:
My key will not turn to start position on my 06 Wrangler therefore the ignition lock cylinder will not release. Is there an alternate way to remove the cylinder. I saw a previous thread where they referenced using an old flat blade screwdriver and a hammer. Would that be the only solution? If so, where should I position the screwdriver tip to strike?

All help appreciated.

Thanks,
Bert
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Try hitting the end of the key first.
It has worked for me on other vehicles.
 
Bert J. said:
My key will not turn to start position on my 06 Wrangler therefore the ignition lock cylinder will not release. Is there an alternate way to remove the cylinder. I saw a previous thread where they referenced using an old flat blade screwdriver and a hammer. Would that be the only solution? If so, where should I position the screwdriver tip to strike?

All help appreciated.

Thanks,
Bert
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what part of GA are you in Bert ?
 
Check out this replacement cylinder from Dorman that supposedly works with your existing key!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8BKR5M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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