Ignition Swap 89 Silverado

[Blake4774]

Okay so last year my ignition locked up & wouldn't let me turn the truck off. Well we finally got it turning but it would work without the key now. I was going to order a kit from ebay containing OEM GM door locks & ignition cylinder, but I found this cylinder in storage. So I was wondering if I could simply swap out the cylinders & if that would fix my issue? The ignition looks to be the same as mine so its around my era(89) of truck.

[Brian Lindsey]

yes that should work, those keys were notorious for key falling out of tumbler, make sure you lube it with 3inone oil before installing , it hung up for lack of lube, and too much dust.

 if that one doesnt fit , most auto parts stores have them

[Blake4774]

3 hours ago, Brian Lindsey said:

yes that should work, those keys were notorious for key falling out of tumbler, make sure you lube it with 3inone oil before installing , it hung up for lack of lube, and too much dust.

 if that one doesnt fit , most auto parts stores have them

Okay buddy, I figured an OEM key would be easier installing than a random aftermarket key. Are they pretty hard to install? 

[Brian Lindsey]

no very easy, should be a pin or a hole on topside of ignition ,with key installed ,   depress pin or stick small screwdriver down hole , press turn switch to accessory and pull out, the pin has to go down far enough to clear wall