98 caravan ignition lock cylinder

[98zr67]

I am loking for help with a 98 caravn.I am replacing the ignition lock cylinder because it is locked up.I can not get the cylinder to return to the acc.position to remove it.Does anyone have any tricks for doing this to get the old switch out?

[Stevo2]

Originally Posted by 98zr67

I am loking for help with a 98 caravn.I am replacing the ignition lock cylinder because it is locked up.I can not get the cylinder to return to the acc.position to remove it.Does anyone have any tricks for doing this to get the old switch out?

Have you tried a new/different key or sprayed the cylinder with WD-40? It could also be that the switch itself is bad.

[98zr67]

I have seperated the electronic switch from the mechanical so as too start van and drive home.I have tried all 3 keys for the van and all are the same result,no turn.I would like to know if there is an easy way that someone has found to remove a non turning cylinder from the housing.
Thanks for replys.

[98zr67]

Problem is solved.I ended up drilling into the safety catch that holds the cylinder in and the tumblers freed up enough to turn and release the cylinder.New one is installed and set to go.

[Stevo2]

Originally Posted by 98zr67

Problem is solved.I ended up drilling into the safety catch that holds the cylinder in and the tumblers freed up enough to turn and release the cylinder.New one is installed and set to go.

Thanks for letting us know your fix.

[camg042]

98zr67, Where can I find this side bar to drill it out. I need to remove the lock cylinder for my 92 Voyager.Thanks!