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If the key does not work to start the car must the whole ignition cylinder be taken out?
Papo05
If the Ignition switch is faulty, all you need to change is the switch module, not the lock cylinder. Normally removal of the switch module, is just a matter of removing a couple of screws.
Replacement of the steering lock and ignition switch assembly, is usually only required following an auto-theft.
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