Well, I had the first big issue with the Jeep. The ignition has been a bit sticky since I bought it, usually requiring a couple smacks on the end of the key to be able to turn. The other day, the inevitable happened. I whacked the key, like usual, and the head fell to the floor. OOPS!
Long story short, I was able to use the remaining stub and the whack method to eventually get the cylinder to turn. Being in the clear from any unfortunate drilling, I ordered a new-to-me part/device:
Dorman Mechanical Key Relearn Lock Cylinder
Skeptical, I was. However, for $45 I couldn't see a down side. Arrived in 2 days with Prime, and it works exactly as described. Insert original key into pre-loaded mechanism. Turn 360 degrees right, 360 degrees left, and the copied cylinder pops out on it's own. Insert in the cylinder sleeve, insert sleeve in ignition housing, job done. I luckily had a spare (non SKIM) key for my truck, so I just ground down the remaining metal from the SKIM key and JB welded the head to my spare. Slightly chunkier on my key ring, but it starts the truck fine.
Long story short, I was able to use the remaining stub and the whack method to eventually get the cylinder to turn. Being in the clear from any unfortunate drilling, I ordered a new-to-me part/device:
Dorman Mechanical Key Relearn Lock Cylinder
Skeptical, I was. However, for $45 I couldn't see a down side. Arrived in 2 days with Prime, and it works exactly as described. Insert original key into pre-loaded mechanism. Turn 360 degrees right, 360 degrees left, and the copied cylinder pops out on it's own. Insert in the cylinder sleeve, insert sleeve in ignition housing, job done. I luckily had a spare (non SKIM) key for my truck, so I just ground down the remaining metal from the SKIM key and JB welded the head to my spare. Slightly chunkier on my key ring, but it starts the truck fine.
