How does the cylinder lock come apart?
I want to take it apart even if it is beyond repair...I want to see what broke or jammed.
Background:
(0) The car is a 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (SS22L9R...aka 300) with 139,000 miles.
(1) For several years I have been able to remove the ignition key while the car is running. Not a problem per se.
(2) The ignition key/cylinder felt "funny" (not smooth) when I started the car one day. Otherwise, everything else seemed normal and I drove home.
(3) I turned the ignition key to the off position when I arrived home. Nothing seemed abnormal and I removed the key.
(4) I reinserted the key and tried to start the car, but the key/cylinder lock would not turn in either direction.
(5) My everyday key is very worn. So, I tried starting the car with my fresh/unused spare key (yes, it's the correct spare), but the lock/cylinder will not turn.
(6) I pulled the lock/cylinder and it is pictured below. The key will not unlock the tumbler.
I want to take it apart even if it is beyond repair...I want to see what broke or jammed.
Background:
(0) The car is a 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (SS22L9R...aka 300) with 139,000 miles.
(1) For several years I have been able to remove the ignition key while the car is running. Not a problem per se.
(2) The ignition key/cylinder felt "funny" (not smooth) when I started the car one day. Otherwise, everything else seemed normal and I drove home.
(3) I turned the ignition key to the off position when I arrived home. Nothing seemed abnormal and I removed the key.
(4) I reinserted the key and tried to start the car, but the key/cylinder lock would not turn in either direction.
(5) My everyday key is very worn. So, I tried starting the car with my fresh/unused spare key (yes, it's the correct spare), but the lock/cylinder will not turn.
(6) I pulled the lock/cylinder and it is pictured below. The key will not unlock the tumbler.
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