2G Ignition switch problems

[Thomas Mason]

Hello, so I just purchased my dream build. Awd gsx the owner lost key, had one made and it won’t work the ignition. He was told by Mitsubishi that it needed worn in anyone familiar with how to make this happen or Atleast how to remove it to put in a new ignition I’m
Dying to get this thing going thanks ahead

 

[Vegas Smith]

Do you mean replacing the lock cylinder with a new key set?

 

[Thomas Mason]

If necessary but would like to get the new key to work... they said it needed wore in to the person I bought the car from

 

[AWD-Tony]

It should work if ignition and doors cylinders are the same. Haven’t changed tumblers on a 2g but it’s not too difficult in general. Just have to be careful since they’re spring loaded. Are you able to remove the ignition cylinder?

I used to work at a dealership and there were times when a freshly cut key didn’t work. Most of the time it was the machine and/or the key we made a copy of wasn’t in good shape. That’s why some places won’t make a copy.

My trunk and passenger side cylinders weren’t working. Took them apart and they just had build up so needed a good clean and lube.

You’re not too far from me. If you need help, remove the cylinder and I’ll take a look

Tumbler(s) can be worn also.

 

[Thomas Mason]

Yeah I don’t know, Mitsubishi told him the key needed worn it first and suggested scraping it on the ground etc to wear the freshly cut points down . The ignition cylinder itself can be replaced with the new set if I can get it out but the guy said there is a pin inside there that lets the key work. Said that would have to be drilled out if the key won’t hit that pin correctly. Thanks though

 

[AWD-Tony]

Won’t you have to get that taken care of to get it started?

 

[Thomas Mason]

Apparently it was hooked up to a dsm link and came back rich is all I’ve been told so far

 

[AWD-Tony]

Apparently it was hooked up to a dsm link and came back rich is all I’ve been told so far

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We’re talking about the ignition cylinder and you can’t turn it, correct? So if you can’t turn the key in the ignition, you can’t start the car. Here’s a thread but its been merged

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/r...d-9-9-lock-removing-replace-replacing.275791/