Remove the plastic cover to access the assembly that holds the ignition tumbler. Then find a hole offset but underneath the tumbler on the same assembly. Stick a firm thin pin of some sort into the hole and press the release pin. It should slide out easily.
Replace the tumbler assembly, it is broken.
how do you replace a ignitionswitch tumbler 1991 buick skylark
Defective ignition switch or tumbler assembly.
With no key you will have to drill out the existing tumbler assembly from the switch in order to unscrew the ignition switch bezel.
Key or ignition tumbler is worn. If you cannot remove the key, then you will have to remove the tumbler assembly and replace it. If you can get the key out, then try a key that is not used very often. If it works, have a duplicate made of that key and destroy the other key with the problems.
the ignition switch tumbler on these models seem to grenade from the inside you would have to replace the tumbler
Simple Answer: The Ignition lock. There is a metal tab located on the tumbler assembly, which when turning the key [to start the car] presses on a switch [which turns on a relay; which kicks in the starter] This tab most likely broke off. Replace the tumbler assembly
Remove the ignition retaining ring. Pull the ignition barrel out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition barrel. Reverse the process to install the new ignition key tumbler.
You have an open question as to what you are asking. Are you referring to the key and tumbler assembly or the actual ignition switch meaning the electrical part? If you mean the key and tumbler then you need to have a locksmith do it or a repair shop as the key is coded for your car. If you are referring to the switch then in that case you will need special tools to remove it.
I broke my key in the ignition and cant get it out. My only option I can see, is to replace to tumbler. How do I remove it?
the key must be in position #2 for the tumbler to be removed...if you lost the keys & have no key, the tumbler will have to be drilled out...also, the pins holding the housing into the steering column will have to be drilled out too..then you should be able to remove the entire assembly...of course, you're going to have to replace the entire assembly & tumbler...I'd try partsgeek.com for your replacement parts..reasonable prices & quick delivery..
If you take the assembly out, there'll be a slot in that assembly where you can insert a pick or other small tool, and that should release the tumbler. It'll come right out once you've done that.