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BlackVert

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an ignition cylinder with a chrome key handle runs $24

the same thing with a black handle costs $74

WTF? of course i wanted the black one, but i got the black one.



Adam, if this is what you are sending, let me know and i'll return it, thanks.
 

Adam95GT

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BlackVert said:
an ignition cylinder with a chrome key handle runs $24

the same thing with a black handle costs $74

WTF? of course i wanted the black one, but i got the black one.



Adam, if this is what you are sending, let me know and i'll return it, thanks.
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Hey give me a call ill pm you my number. I was sending the actual ignition switch under the column. If its your lock cyl i cant help you there. Mine is broken as well LOL.

I have it with me in MD but works been crazy for me this week. Sorry
 

BlackVert

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i needed to replace the lock cylinder anyway, so i did that.

it still is not happy, so i guess i will try the switch under the column next, thanks!
 

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Autozone sells both for the same price. I bought mine there then had the bottom of the key matched for the doors. Works perfect. $15 for either black or chrome.
 

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SableSal said:
Autozone sells both for the same price. I bought mine there then had the bottom of the key matched for the doors. Works perfect. $15 for either black or chrome.
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Do you have the write of for the repin? Its been awhile
 

BlackVert

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SableSal said:
Autozone sells both for the same price. I bought mine there then had the bottom of the key matched for the doors. Works perfect. $15 for either black or chrome.
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so $15 for either the chrome or black lock cylinder?

how do you get the keys to match? do you take it to someone?
 

BlackVert

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Adam95GT said:
Hey give me a call ill pm you my number. I was sending the actual ignition switch under the column. If its your lock cyl i cant help you there. Mine is broken as well LOL.

I have it with me in MD but works been crazy for me this week. Sorry
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i called last night ... since you have a life, you were probably busy and didn't hear it.

turns out that the problem was in the rat's nest of wiring the last owner did for the radio, and i'm good now.
 

SableSal

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BlackVert said:
so $15 for either the chrome or black lock cylinder?

how do you get the keys to match? do you take it to someone?
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Yes, take it to a good locksmith. You'll notice when you purchase the key cylinder from Autozone that the top of the key will only be cut. That's because that's the only portion of the key that the ignition cylinder uses to be able to turn. The bottom portion of the key is for the door lock cylinders, the door lock cylinders only use the bottom portion of the key to be able to turn.

So if you take your original key and the new key from Autozone to a locksmith he should be able to cut the bottom portion of the new key to match the bottom portion of your key.

That's what I did, and it worked perfectly.

Also, the Autozone ignition cylinders come with "Ford" OEM keys!
 

BlackVert

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awesome ... the keys i got even say Ford on them.
 
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