If your Chevy car’s ignition cylinder has broken, don’t panic. There are a few simple steps you can take to get the car started again. In this article, we will walk you through each step and explain what to do if your Chevy doesn’t start after following these steps.
What You’ll Need
A broken ignition cylinder can be a major headache for Chevy car owners. Here are the materials you’ll need to remove the broken cylinder: A Phillips head screwdriver
A socket wrench
A breaker bar
An extension pole
The Ignition Cylinder Removal Procedure: 1. Park your car in a safe location. 2. Remove the wheel covers and unscrew the four screws that hold them in place. 3. Remove the front fascia by loosening the six screws around the perimeter and pulling it off. 4. Disconnect the negative battery cable, if necessary, then remove the air conditioning compressor mount along with its securing bolts. 5. After removing these fasteners, pull off the air conditioning compressor assembly. 6. Locate and remove four bolts that hold down the brake booster center section (two on each side). 7. Disconnect two electrical connectors near where the brake booster center section was mounted (one on each side). 8. Loosen two clamps that secure the ignition coil bracket to the engine block (these clamps should also be disconnected from both electrical connectors). 9. Carefully pry off the ignition coil bracket from both blocks (it may stick). 10. Gently ease out and remove the broken ignition cylinder
How To Do It
If you have a Chevy car and the ignition cylinder has broken, there are several ways to remove it. Many people use a floor jack and socket to remove the broken part, but there are other methods that work just as well.
Option 1: If the vehicle is not in gear, use a breaker bar to twist the electric starter wires enough to start the engine. Once the engine is running, use a floor jack and socket to remove the broken part.
Option 2: If the car is in gear, use a breaker bar to twist the electric starter wires enough to start the engine. Once the engine is running, disconnect both battery cables. Use a floor jack and socket to remove the broken part.
Option 3: If you have access to an air tool, use it to break open the casing around the spark plug. Use a wrench or Pliers to unscrew and remove it. Next, using a small screwdriver or Allen wrench, unscrew and removethe four screws that hold onthe coil pack cover. Finally, pull offthe coil pack cover and replace with a new one if necessary
Tips For Success
Some Chevy car owners are reporting that they have had to remove a broken ignition cylinder to fix their car. Ignition cylinders are key components of your car’s engine and if they break, it can cause your car to not start. In some cases, you might be able to fix the cylinder on your own, but in other cases you will need to take your car to a mechanic. Here are some tips for success:
1. If you think you might need to remove a broken ignition cylinder on your own, research how to do it before you try. There are different ways to do this and some require specific tools or knowledge that might not be available in most cases. If you don’t have the necessary tools or knowledge, consider getting help from a mechanic.
2. When trying to remove the broken ignition cylinder on your own, make sure that all of the cables and hoses attached to it are disconnected first. This will prevent any damage from happening if the cylinder gets caught on something while being removed.
3. If the cylinder is stuck, use a breaker bar or hammer to hit it from below until it starts moving. Be careful not to hit any of the wiring connected to it or you