Key wont turn in the ignition

keith
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:50:38 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

2007 Silverado 1500 Classic, 280k miles 5.3, auto. I have one key that would sometimes not turn in the ignition, like it was the wrong key. I’d pull it out, turn it over and reinsert and it worked fine. None of the other three keys ever did this. BTW, none of the keys are original and the FOB has been lost too. Suddenly none of the keys will turn in the ignition. Got out the Haynes for key cylinder removal procedures. Remove clamshell around the steering column, insert key and turn to run, push release on top and pull out cylinder. Well that’s not going to work. Any ideas?

Also there are two wires with spades on them hanging down beside the cylinder. Looks like they were pulled from a connector somewhere. Why would someone do this?

Edit, I’m going to WD 40 the lock tomorrow and see if I can free up something.

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