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Quoted From johnbkobb:
Take the new cylinder to a locksmith and have him adjust it to fit the key you want to use in it.
Thanks for the reply, but one thing about the key cylinder, i think the inside is pretty messed up. When the key is inserted, it operates fine except it gets stuck meaning the key won’t return to the lock position. It will only return to the first position which is between lock and accessory. Though it’s able to be turned back and forth to even turn the car back on except to the locked position where the key can be taken out. The usual way it would be taken off is by vigorously shaking the key and forcing it to the locked position until the key is pulled out. My question is would this be an issue when i take it to the locksmith, or that a portion of the cylinder will be replaced? Thanks.
Quoted From johnbkobb:
Take the new cylinder to a locksmith and have him adjust it to fit the key you want to use in it.
I’m sorry, i misread your suggestion. I thought you said to take the old one to the locksmith. I’d have to buy the new cylinder from the dealership, correct?
I would also be checking to make sure you dont have any anti theft modules as well as chips in the keys before you start replacing your ignition switch._x000D_
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Why do you need to replace the lock cylinder?Quoted From dreamer2355:
I would also be checking to make sure you dont have any anti theft modules as well as chips in the keys before you start replacing your ignition switch._
Why do you need to replace the lock cylinder?
The key gets stuck and won’t go back to the locked position. The details are about a couple of replies before this one. Thanks for the help.
Quoted From skunktriscuit:
The key gets stuck and won’t go back to the locked position. The details are about a couple of replies before this one. Thanks for the help.
Sorry about that, i somehow over looked that post so i apologize Cool
Keep us posted though.
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Sorry about that, i somehow over looked that post so i apologize C8-)_x000D_
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np, and i’ll get back to keep you guys posted. Thanks.Quoted From skunktriscuit:
I’m sorry, i misread your suggestion. I thought you said to take the old one to the locksmith. I’d have to buy the new cylinder from the dealership, correct?
Depending on the whether you have a security feature that requires a special ignition cylinder and key you would probably have to purchase the special one from a dealer. If it’s just a plain old cylinder with key you may be able to purchase an aftermarket set elsewhere. A locksmith may even have one and may even set it to match your key if you purchase it from him. Hope this helps.
The biggest issue to watch out for here is the anti theft if you have that on that vehicle, to be honest I’m not sure if it does because I believe that’s right around the time they started using that system standard. If it doesn’t have anti theft then you might be able to change out the cylinder yourself but it will have a different key than the one you have now. As suggested if you take it to a locksmith they can make the new cylinder work with your old key. If you do have an anti theft system then I’m not sure if you’d be able to do any of this without having the dealer set it up for you to recognize the new lock cylinder. You might call the dealer to find out as they would be where you would order the lock cylinder from anyway.
thanks for finding the time to give your input Eric as i know you’re probably busy constantly. I will try what everybody is saying and about the anti-theft in the vehicle, it has a stock anti-theft system, but i don’t think it’s the ones that come with now. I’m in the process to determine what’s needed to fix this so i will come back to this thread to update on my progress. Again, thanks Eric and to everyone else with their input.
ey guys, i went and asked how much for the ignition cylinder, and i was quoted $200.00. Does anyone know of an alternative like for example taking one from an identical vehicle at the wrecking yard, then taking it to the locksmith to make the key i wanted fit? I’m looking to save money, and $200 is quite a bit. Thanks.
I think a locksmith would be better equipped to answer that question, I’d call around and see if that’s possible. Be prepared however as you may not be able to use a salvage part due to the design of the anti theft system.
Hey Guys, this project had been postponed indefinitely, but i’ll come back to this thread to update. Thanks again for the input fellas.
Xterra rare to have a Transponder key, even above 2005 it is rare. You don’t have to buy a cylinder unless your cylinder has been ‘screw driver’d’. If the key still turns, then the cylinder can be rebuilt with new tumblers and springs to match the existing code to fit the doors. Likely the key has worn down causing the issue, then caused the key to be jiggled to get it to turn causing more damage to the tumblers. Call a locksmith in your area and tell them you likely need a new key by code and a cylinder repin. The dealer will sell a kit that will need pinning to the key and I do not recommend pinning to a worn down key. I get 145.00 for those that are repairable, and close to 450.00 for the ones that will no longer turn because the sidebar has to be drilled out.
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