soobenthusiast Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 All of this is on a 1983 GL wagon. The car came with two keys, one was quite worn, the other was not. I stuck the worn key in the ignition to unlock the column, which it did. The ignition is now stuck in the On position, the key will not move it in either direction. The worn key can also be pulled out, but the nice key will not go in. What should I do to get the ignition back to the Off position? Second, is the gas filler door supposed to unlock with the ignition key? I can't even get the ignition key to enter the keyway. Last of all, I also need one of the locking rings for the door lock cylinders. Any idea as to where could I find one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 put the worn key back in and jiggle it while turning it backwards. everything else i cant help with unfortunatey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobenthusiast Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 put the worn key back in and jiggle it while turning it backwards. everything else i cant help with unfortunatey I was able to get the ignition off doing this! Out of desperation I tried picking the filler door lock with a dental pick, and it somehow worked. I took off the lock until I find/make a key for it. I still need to find a clip for the lock cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 you can get new ignition locks online they are about $125. Just be certain which one you are getting non tilt lock do not play well with tilt columns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I was able to get the ignition off doing this! Out of desperation I tried picking the filler door lock with a dental pick, and it somehow worked. I took off the lock until I find/make a key for it. I still need to find a clip for the lock cylinder. Is this the door lock cylinder? I believe the little clips may be color coded for left or right. I would think one frm a later model or even another brand may fit. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobenthusiast Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yeah, it is the right side door lock cylinder. We have very few Subarus out here, so it may take a while to find one in a junkyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Take the worn key to locksmith they will be able to copy it even worn and then could try that key I have rekeyed locks before is very time consuming and tech but can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 A good lock smith can rebuld the tumblers. He can probably take one and match it to an existing key. Try some graphite powder lube for locks for the sticky cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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