1G replacing lock cylinders etc

4gfun · Apr 11, 2015

As you might remember in another post:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/getting-a-new-key-cut.491913/#post-153509819

I have a key that takes about 100 tries to turn any of the door locks. It is of course, more than likely the key since it does the same thing on all of the locks.

I was just wondering how hard it would be to replace all of the locks with parts from a donor car with locks/keys that have no issues at all.

This door panels and hatch panels are completely off on this car and donor car. I haven't removed the steering wheel cover yet to take a look though.

Is this a reasonably easy option in case the locks are bad and/or my local locksmith doesn't know what they are doing??

Thanks for any pointers!

2gmitsueclipse · Apr 11, 2015

My personal opinion is to rebuild the cylinders in the hatch and your doors. It is a relatively simple process. Over time, a combination of material and corrosion occur within the cylinder that seem to fuse the "pins" in the cylinder. With patience, you can take the cylinder apart (keep all springs and sliders in order) and clean out the build-up. Once you clean all of the components, lubricate the components with dry graphite.

If you are using this car as a daily, buy some used cylinders with a key. Replace those with your current door cylinders. This way you can have a replacement set while you are rebuilding yours.

4gfun · Apr 11, 2015

2gmitsueclipse said:
My personal opinion is to rebuild the cylinders in the hatch and your doors. It is a relatively simple process. Over time, a combination of material and corrosion occur within the cylinder that seem to fuse the "pins" in the cylinder. With patience, you can take the cylinder apart (keep all springs and sliders in order) and clean out the build-up. Once you clean all of the components, lubricate the components with dry graphite.

If you are using this car as a daily, buy some used cylinders with a key. Replace those with your current door cylinders. This way you can have a replacement set while you are rebuilding yours.

Thanks....

That is awesome advice. Never knew this!

I am going to search for a writeup, but I am wondering what the difficulty level of replacing this stuff is on a 1g (especially an ignition switch which is something that I have never messed with)?

Edit: This one looks pretty interesting....looks like I can just replace the cylinder.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-remove-ignition.133662/

Wondering what the easiest or risk free (not dropping parts) is the easiest way?

2gmitsueclipse · Apr 11, 2015

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-remove-ignition.133662/

4gfun · Apr 11, 2015

2gmitsueclipse said:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-remove-ignition.133662/

Haha....we posted the same link at the same time!

I'll try this, please stick around in case something goes wrong.

TalonKaos · Apr 12, 2015

It appears something may have gone wrong. Maybe he locked himself in..

Anmasher · Apr 12, 2015

The quick and less thorough rebuild is to spray them out with a fast drying solvent. Brake cleaner works in a pinch, blow out with air compressor, wait to dry and then blow in a tiny amount of powder mica. If there are electronics behind a cylinder (like the ignition) remove it before cleaning.

Powdered mica does wonders in a multitude of applications and is worth getting a small tube of. It is a dry lubricant so it lubricates but unlike grease or graphite it does not attract or hold dirt.

2gmitsueclipse · Apr 12, 2015

Most of the door cylinders are too corroded to clean without being disassembled. The internals seem almost fused. The OP is referring to the door locks.

99gsxboy · Apr 12, 2015

The lock cylinders and ignition are not difficult to replace. If you're pretty handy you should be able to accomplish it without too much difficulty.

northernawd · Apr 13, 2015

can you buy new lock cylinders with a key off any vendors? Im in an area that has no other DSM's

4gfun · Apr 20, 2015

I have been thinking about this a bit more, and was just wondering if there is another way to do this. I have a 1g parts car where the key to the ignition turns just fine.

Is there an easier way to do this? Can't I just swap out one "part" from my parts car, disconnect some wires, and then replace it with another "part"?

I want to make this as simple as possible. I don't care if the result is as good as it could be. I want things to be as easy as possible.

Thanks!

4gfun · Apr 22, 2015

This was such an easy job....swapping out another ignition cylinder for another using just part of that guide. Onto the locks.....hopefully they are not a pain.

TalonKaos · Apr 22, 2015

I think the locks were the first thing I swapped out when I got my Talon. Doors were easier than the ignition.

4gfun · Apr 22, 2015

Do you have any pointers on a 1g? I can't find a writeup.

TalonKaos · Apr 22, 2015

Here's a link for how to rekey them..

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-rekey-a-1g-door-lock.433641/

but I'll keep looking for something better..

TalonKaos · Apr 22, 2015

Here are a few good threads. This one has a great pic of your door handle assembly in pieces: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/door-lock-problem.451309/
This one has a little info on removing it all:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-clean-or-rekey-your-door-locks-and-rear-hatch-lock.123635/
Otherwise I can't find much either and I don't really have any good pointers..maybe you could do the how to?

4gfun · Apr 22, 2015

Haha, this is great stuff. Appreciate it! I found the screw but not the clip. This really helps.

TalonKaos · Apr 22, 2015

Great!

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