Hello, I have a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback. I need to replace my ignition lock cylinder but my ignition will not turn to the acc or on position which is required to slide the lock cylinder out. Any suggestionsons on what to do would be greatly appreciated.

Pic the lock or replace the hole assembly

You could also ping user Lockmedic over at subaruoutback.org in the 1995-1999 section.  He is a locksmith and a Subaru hound.

if you cannot get the key to turn,

you are probably going to have to replace the entire assembly.

 

a lock smith MAY be able to pick it and remove the cylinder.

 

or a bunch of silicone or graphite spray lube MAY free it up.

i assume you have a key that is supposed to work?

Edited January 21, 201511 yr by johnceggleston

Pretty easy to change and I've found a bunch at the yards with a key in them.

 

- Pull the covers

- Drill the two bolts heads off from the top

- Unplug the electrical connectors

 

You can use normal 12mm bolts to install it.

 

Re key the door locks if you want them to match.

Well I actually broke part of the key off in the ignition. Since then I have not been able to remove the broken key. I was able to start it a couple of times just by using the other half of the key. Haha of course it stopped working right as I was trying to take out the lock cylinder. I guess since then my main concern was how to remove the headless bolts. I think I will take the advice and drill them, then replace the whole assembly. Thanks for the help!!

Well I actually broke part of the key off in the ignition. Since then I have not been able to remove the broken key. I was able to start it a couple of times just by using the other half of the key. Haha of course it stopped working right as I was trying to take out the lock cylinder. I guess since then my main concern was how to remove the headless bolts. I think I will take the advice and drill them, then replace the whole assembly. Thanks for the help!!

Well I actually broke part of the key off in the ignition. Since then I have not been able to remove the broken key. I was able to start it a couple of times just by using the other half of the key. Haha of course it stopped working right as I was trying to take out the lock cylinder. I guess since then my main concern was how to remove the headless bolts. I think I will take the advice and drill them, then replace the whole assembly. Thanks for the help!!

Well I actually broke part of the key off in the ignition. Since then I have not been able to remove the broken key. I was able to start it a couple of times just by using the other half of the key. Haha of course it stopped working right as I was trying to take out the lock cylinder. I guess since then my main concern was how to remove the headless bolts. I think I will take the advice and drill them, then replace the whole assembly. Thanks for the help!!

Hi.I have a 93 Legacy and I had to change the Ign switch assembly,I went on Youtube and the first video was a guy with a 95 Legacy and he shows a easy way without removing the 2 bolts.I tried it my self and it worked it was very easy.