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Key broke off in ignition lock cylinder. Can't remove cylinder.

My ignition key broke off in my key switch. Now the cylinder won't turn, and I can't get the broken portion of the key out of the cylinder. I have tried to remove the cylinder to no avail. The dealer says if I can remove the broken portion of the key, he can make me a new one. I have tried everything I can think of, and it won't budge. Can anyone help? Thanks

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Non-Functional Lock Cylinder

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
  3. Insert a 0.125 (3.17mm) drill bit in the hole at the top of the cylinder housing and drill out the retaining pin. NOTE: Be careful not to drill into the lock cylinder housing.
  4. Pull out the lock cylinder.
  5. Clean out all the metal shavings and check the tube for damage. If damaged, the housing must be replaced. To Install:
  6. Turn the new lock cylinder to accessory position and while pressing the retaining pin in, insert the lock cylinder into the housing.
  7. Turn the key to the OFF position the release the retaining pin.
  8. Try the lock cylinder operation in all positions.
  9. Reinstall the steering column covers.
  10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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