I have a steering column out of a '92 or '93 ctd with no key. The steering is locked and the shifter is locked in park.

What are my options here?

1. Can I get a key made using the VIN #?

I am guessing not because you can see the vin from the outside and that would make stealing the vehicle pretty easy.

2. Can I get the lock assy out using my '95 key (which fits but won't turn)? If so how?

3 Should I take the whole column to the locksmith.

4. should I smack the guy in the wrecking yard who lost the key?

Help would be a lot of help, thanks.

 

you can drill the tumbler or the set pin out, punch it carefully get auto parts store replacement

 

pull the swich and the tumbler as one and re place both or figure out how to seperate them after they're off the colum. i think it should come off this way

 

find the light, go stright down and there is a little silver pin. push that with a screw driver i think.

 

They come apart differently depending on std col or tilt.Both designs you need to pull the steering wheel and lock plate to acess the release.with the std col you need to remove the upper housing as well.when you get the cylinder out it can be de coded and a new key made.

Bob