Drjohnsontulsa
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Hey all, just found the site and glad there is so much great info. I will need it since I picked up a 2005 1500 Avy on the cheap since the owner wanted to get rid of it after someone busted the passenger window and tried to steal it. They managed to get the column cover off and jiggered up the key cylinder so bad the key fits in but would not turn. Worse part was couldn't get in on position to remove the cylinder. Otherwise everything else looks good on the truck. We'll find out when I am able to get it started.
First success was being able do some picking and finally get the cylinder out and put in a new cylinder keyed to the current key. Turns one click and battery light comes on but won't turn any further and no other dash lights and no security light. Will have do some digging to find out if there is some sort of column disabler or other theft deterrent at play. If not will have to look into all the wiring to see if there was some damage I didn't see yet. Wish me luck.
First success was being able do some picking and finally get the cylinder out and put in a new cylinder keyed to the current key. Turns one click and battery light comes on but won't turn any further and no other dash lights and no security light. Will have do some digging to find out if there is some sort of column disabler or other theft deterrent at play. If not will have to look into all the wiring to see if there was some damage I didn't see yet. Wish me luck.