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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kirkwood Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Nov/19/2007 at 11:18pm
AFAIK the tumblers are the same between the two. The 'guide' for the key is different. I have had cylinders re-keyed by my local lock smith a few times. Last time I took an NOS cylinder in and had him change it to match the door locks on the AMX. I think it cost about $5!
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Bottom line, I need to find a new or good used AMC ignition lock cylinder.
 
As many of these get scrapped, junked, parted, etc. There should be plenty - they aren't the most high-demand items out there.
 
If I take in my door locks, a GOOD used ign cylinder and my NOS key blanks, they should be able to get me set up.
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I just took the key and they made it from that.

Used lock cylinders should be no problem. I'll throw one in the box if I can find one. NOS ones are tougher to find and usually go a little higher. Heck, I'm down to my last two LOL

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote billd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Nov/20/2007 at 12:41am
I have no clue what the one for the wagon is like.
However, both cars, no, all three cars, came with only ONE key, so if something happens, I'm, well, you know.......
The door locks on the Eagles work ok, aren't very worn.
I've got NOS key blanks and I'll take the stuff in and have them rebuild the locks and use my keys and have them all proper and like new.
This darned little SX/4 is so fun, and Barbara even likes it.
Today she said "you need to go ahead and get xx, ww, yy, dd and a transmission and get this fixed up and we'll drive it from now on".
NOS cylinder would be good, but I think a locksmith could replace the worn parts and with my new blanks, I'd have good locks again.
I've got to pull the wheel anyway to deal with the funky turn signal switch. I assume those are available still. see them on ebait now and then.
I've got all the tools - including the lock plate push tool.
(I now need a left door handle, and both inners as the springs are broken and they just flop around)
 
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The TS switch is GM (IIRC) so your parts store should be a good place to get one.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote billd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Nov/20/2007 at 5:48am
Since the switch itself is ok, I'm going to try just the cam - and if I get inside and find otherwise, well............ that's what I'll do.
The cam is cheaper if that's all it is.
I'd prefer avoiding the wiring under the dash on a car with the "tray".
Those are nice, but a pain in the posterior when doing work under the dash.
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I recently purchased off Ebay a set of lock cylinders for my 78 AMX. The originals were all wore out. I got a NOS set including AMC cylinders for the column, both doors and 2 keyed alike keys which fit all the cylinders. The set of 3 locks only cost me $80. My hatch still uses the old key, but I might change it to match my new AMC key later if I don't switch it to electric. I feel much better with new over mismatched used and the $80 was worth the time saved searching for a matched set.
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