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If you remove all the tumblers from the ignition lock cylinder on a 1994 Saturn sc2 will you still be able to start and drive the car but just not have a lockable ignition switch and steering wheel?
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∙ 15y ago
i don't really see the point in doing this it would take quite a bit of time to disassemble the ignition and remove all the tumblers if it can even come apart it would be a lot easier to just buy a used switch and change it out. it might be possible to do but imo not worth the effort
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If you remove all the tumblers from the ignition lock cylinder on a 1994 Saturn SC2 can you still start and drive the car but just not have a lockable ignition and steering wheel?
Should be correct
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