Key pullout in ACC & RUN positions, 1965 Cutlass
#1
Key pullout in ACC & RUN positions, 1965 Cutlass
In my 1965 Cutlass I am able to remove the ignition key while it is in the ACC and RUN positions (yes, motor running). Is this right or is the lock cylinder just worn out?
#3
My 71 does the same thing. If I remember correctly, I read that was the way they were made. There is at least one thread on here that talks about it. I have found it handy, a little scary but handy. Like when I need to add trans fluid and it is in the trunk.
#5
The 71's were not designed to that. Must have been worn out tumbler. My 65 allows the key to be removed running also. The 64's and earlier allowed you to start the car without the key if it wasn't turned to lock position. Kind of a nice feature if you lost your keys.
#6
The 70's weren't either. I have 2 ignition keys for mine and the really worn one will pull (even fall) out, yet will still unlock the column from a locked condition. The like new key will not pull out, and I've tried pretty hard lol!
#11
I had a 66 Corvair with a worn key cylinder and I could start it with a small flat blade screwdriver. I could also start my brother-in-law's 68 GTO with my 70 Cutlass key. Just had to wiggle it a bit and it would turn. This is NOT the way GM designed these, it is just a byproduct of worn key cylinders after many years of use.
#12
This is not the way a 71 was designed. Also the ignition key is different than the trunk key so no need to remove the ignition key in order to open the trunk.
#13
Ok, so the consensus is the key and cylinder is worn - this was not a feature even in 1965? Or?
Anyway, I'm buying new keys and cylinders all around (IGN/doors/trunk) since they are definitely all very worn. I once accidentally started and drove the car using the trunk key, didn't even notice it until after a couple of hours
Anyway, I'm buying new keys and cylinders all around (IGN/doors/trunk) since they are definitely all very worn. I once accidentally started and drove the car using the trunk key, didn't even notice it until after a couple of hours
#15
Look, federal law required the lock cylinder to be designed so that the key could not be pulled out when the car was running, ESPECIALLY on the 1969-up cars with the locking steering column. Yes, a worn key and tumblers can allow this to happen. I'll point out that when I cut a brand new key for my 67, the key cannot be pulled out unless the lock is in the OFF position.
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