92 VE 5spd
92 VE 5spd
So I came across a 92 VE 5spd with 110,000 miles and the only thing wrong with it is the guys girlfriend broke the key is the ignition and its going for 500 obo............... I was just wondering what does it exactly need??? and is the fix challenging
I think you can use the VIN number to get a key from the dealership.
However, it sounds like you might need to get the ignition apart or replaced. I would call a professional locksmith an/or the dealership and ask them about what it would take to replace the ignition.
If there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with the car, I would pick that up, even if you have to tow it home.
Interior, body parts, engine parts (coil packs, etc), tires and wheels, are going to be worth $500.
However, it sounds like you might need to get the ignition apart or replaced. I would call a professional locksmith an/or the dealership and ask them about what it would take to replace the ignition.
If there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with the car, I would pick that up, even if you have to tow it home.
Interior, body parts, engine parts (coil packs, etc), tires and wheels, are going to be worth $500.
I think you can use the VIN number to get a key from the dealership.
However, it sounds like you might need to get the ignition apart or replaced. I would call a professional locksmith an/or the dealership and ask them about what it would take to replace the ignition.
If there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with the car, I would pick that up, even if you have to tow it home.
Interior, body parts, engine parts (coil packs, etc), tires and wheels, are going to be worth $500.
However, it sounds like you might need to get the ignition apart or replaced. I would call a professional locksmith an/or the dealership and ask them about what it would take to replace the ignition.
If there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with the car, I would pick that up, even if you have to tow it home.
Interior, body parts, engine parts (coil packs, etc), tires and wheels, are going to be worth $500.
You have a few choices, you can buy a new ignition switch assembly from here http://www.internetautosupply.com/ca...4aee9c88cbf81d
you could search your local junkyards for a used unit with the key still in it, it will be much easier/less time consuming to pull the entire steering column as a unit, instead of trying to remove the ignition switch, they have a large steel rivet holding them to the steering column. you have to drill out the center of the rivet to remove the switch..
you could do what cliff said, but good luck getting the dealership to do this..A good locksmitch may be able to remove key from the ignition switch and possibly make a copy for you..
you could search your local junkyards for a used unit with the key still in it, it will be much easier/less time consuming to pull the entire steering column as a unit, instead of trying to remove the ignition switch, they have a large steel rivet holding them to the steering column. you have to drill out the center of the rivet to remove the switch..
you could do what cliff said, but good luck getting the dealership to do this..A good locksmitch may be able to remove key from the ignition switch and possibly make a copy for you..
You have a few choices, you can buy a new ignition switch assembly from here http://www.internetautosupply.com/ca...4aee9c88cbf81d
you could search your local junkyards for a used unit with the key still in it, it will be much easier/less time consuming to pull the entire steering column as a unit, instead of trying to remove the ignition switch, they have a large steel rivet holding them to the steering column. you have to drill out the center of the rivet to remove the switch..
you could do what cliff said, but good luck getting the dealership to do this..A good locksmitch may be able to remove key from the ignition switch and possibly make a copy for you..
you could search your local junkyards for a used unit with the key still in it, it will be much easier/less time consuming to pull the entire steering column as a unit, instead of trying to remove the ignition switch, they have a large steel rivet holding them to the steering column. you have to drill out the center of the rivet to remove the switch..
you could do what cliff said, but good luck getting the dealership to do this..A good locksmitch may be able to remove key from the ignition switch and possibly make a copy for you..
depends on your tools/skillz mang, for me... about 20 minutes to pull and swap in another column, i don't know how good you are with mechanic stuff, so i cant say how long it would take you to swap'um out..
Im guessing its JAMMED in as well as snapped, otherwise you could just turn the key by prying in a flat head screwdriver and drive it home ?
Saw another thread about snapped keys, someone suggested super glue (seing super f**kin carefull) the ends back together and turning it.
Otherwise pulling the collumn is easy. Greeny, you talking about just getting the barrell off, or the whole collumn ???? I must say, 20 mins would be impressive for that kind of work, but then again, you seem to be a freak at this 3rd Gen sh*t....
Saw another thread about snapped keys, someone suggested super glue (seing super f**kin carefull) the ends back together and turning it.
Otherwise pulling the collumn is easy. Greeny, you talking about just getting the barrell off, or the whole collumn ???? I must say, 20 mins would be impressive for that kind of work, but then again, you seem to be a freak at this 3rd Gen sh*t....
Im guessing its JAMMED in as well as snapped, otherwise you could just turn the key by prying in a flat head screwdriver and drive it home ?
Saw another thread about snapped keys, someone suggested super glue (seing super f**kin carefull) the ends back together and turning it.
Otherwise pulling the collumn is easy. Greeny, you talking about just getting the barrell off, or the whole collumn ???? I must say, 20 mins would be impressive for that kind of work, but then again, you seem to be a freak at this 3rd Gen sh*t....
Saw another thread about snapped keys, someone suggested super glue (seing super f**kin carefull) the ends back together and turning it.
Otherwise pulling the collumn is easy. Greeny, you talking about just getting the barrell off, or the whole collumn ???? I must say, 20 mins would be impressive for that kind of work, but then again, you seem to be a freak at this 3rd Gen sh*t....
And it's called experience by repetition...
you do it enough times, you get good at it.
I'm a mechanic in my spare time mang, been wrenching on mine and other peoples cars for 20 years now..
im mechanically skilled not as experienced as u r, im yunger than the time u been workin on cars lol............ imma see wat the guy
He may be able to find the sticker in the glovebox with the code.
Regardless he will need to get the old key/piece of it out first before it becomes usable for a new key.
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dude do u know anyone with car towing insurance? have them call the company and tell them my car broke down they will tow the car for free to ur home if u dont know anyone then tow it ur self its worth it....
and o ya u can hot wire the car to test it
and o ya u can hot wire the car to test it
it was good while it lasted looks like someone also seen a good deal the guy sold the car!!!!!!!!!
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