| bo8109b | -- 08-08-2012 @ 6:45 PM |
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The ignition key in my '48 tudor cannot be turned left to the accessory positon. Does fixing it require a replacement cylinder and if so can the new cylinder be rekeyed to the old keys? Carl
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| TomO | -- 08-09-2012 @ 8:37 AM |
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It may be the switch itself that is causing the problem. A new cylinder would probably not fix the problem. The cylinder just determine which key can turn it. A new cylinder can be re-keyed by a competent locksmith if he has the pins. I would remove the cylinder and check out the switch. Tom
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| supereal | -- 08-09-2012 @ 8:52 AM |
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The ignition switch in the '48 is an odd piece, as it was used only that year, and came in later production. I'd recommend replacing the entire switch, as C&G (800/266-0470) shows it as LH-9578 for under $30,with two keys, while the cylinder and keys, alone, is listed at $75. The door and ignition keys on my '47 are not alike, but haven't posed a problem with both on the key ring. The enemy of all ignition switches is the use of a heavy key ring. It damages the cylinder and pins. Two keys and a light tag will protect the lock.
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