BoiseMontero
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 03/21/10
Posts: 64
Loc: Idaho
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My ignition key is loose and comes out while the rig is running, (sometimes handy) but I want a new tight cylinder. I've called the dealership and don't want to pay them. I think I found the part on rockauto but looking at mine when installed they snap the heads of the screws off for security. I've read that you cut a groove in there to get a flat blade in to remove them but they're recessed in, can't see that happening.
Any ideas/experience?
1989 SWB V6 5 speed 230K
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1989 SWB V6 5 speed 230K
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zarktheshark
Rock Warrior
Reged: 12/08/08
Posts: 568
Loc: Monroe, Wa
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the guy who owned my rig before me lost the key, so he drilled out bolts. I had a new cylinder put in, but I don't know what they used for bolts. him drilling it out didn't seem to cause any problems.
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'88 Raider. 2.6L, AT, Weber 32/36, 255\85r16 Toyo MT, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, ProComp 3000 shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.
'99 chev k3500 crewcab
'99 chev blazer
'86 Fiero GT
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Cambo
Wheeler
Reged: 04/28/10
Posts: 137
Loc: Lodi, Ca
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Either drill them out or drill a hole big enough for one of those special removers when you strip the head of a screw. I forget what they call them. They work well though!
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1990 Montero LWB 3.0
Lodi, Ca. USA
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LandRaider
Forum Moderator
Reged: 09/04/01
Posts: 8406
Loc: Ocean Springs, MS
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Ive done several of these. Usually I just use a punch, and spin them out. Couple of whacks to get them loose, and they come out by hand.
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87 Raider 4.3 700R4 NP231CHD
Solid Axles, Selectable Lockers, 36's
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
Almost all stock.
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StockRaider
Roll Me Over
Reged: 09/23/04
Posts: 4372
Loc: Williamsport PA
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You can't replace the lock cylinder part itself? Seems like alot of work for what some cars is a 5 minute job. 
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Richard E
1989 Montero - SR coils, SR steering box, 31" Wide track Baja
1989 V6 Auto Raider - SR Rear, LSD Front, Superwinch Hubs, 33" BFG Mud terrain KM2
1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6turbo Start of my tuner addiction
1983 Honda XL600R - Supertrapp muffler, EBC Brakes, K270tires
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BoiseMontero
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 03/21/10
Posts: 64
Loc: Idaho
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thanks guys for the help. I don't think I can replace just the cylinder, I can't see how to get it out without doing all of this, but of course I could be wrong 
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BoiseMontero
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 03/21/10
Posts: 64
Loc: Idaho
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Just wanted to update this for anyone in the future. Landraider was right about getting the assembly off the column, then the real work started trying to get the old cylinder out of the assembly. There are a few spring pins that have to be pulled out, not punched through, I took it to a lock shop with my new cylinder, $20 and now it's all back in.
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1989 SWB V6 5 speed 230K
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off-roader
Mitsubishi Forum Moderator
Reged: 01/16/00
Posts: 15488
Loc: Bay Area, CA
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Quote:
... Landraider was right about getting the assembly off the column, then the real work started trying to get the old cylinder out of the assembly.
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I took it to a lock shop with my new cylinder, $20 and now it's all back in.
Good to know. Let the pro's do it. 
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Off Roader
96SR (3.15:1 xcase, 35's), 89 V6 SWB (33's)
96SR Build Up Thread
Old web page
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mxmikie
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 04/12/06
Posts: 1080
Loc: Bouse az
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Quote:
new cylinder, $20
what was the part number ????
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it dosent have to be surrounded by water to be an island
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off-roader
Mitsubishi Forum Moderator
Reged: 01/16/00
Posts: 15488
Loc: Bay Area, CA
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Just purchased a replacement ignition switch on Sat for the 96 from the local car parts place. Cost was $40 and when I opened the house brand box, it was an OEM mitsubishi switch. LOL.
Now to see if I can take it apart or if I'll have to get it started and drive it to a shop.
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Off Roader
96SR (3.15:1 xcase, 35's), 89 V6 SWB (33's)
96SR Build Up Thread
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