Some 70's did - the early 69.5 cars. If he had that style it is a much easier pick. You stick a small screwdriver into the slot and keep slight pressure towards the accessory position - while using a paper clip to rake across the pins (which are at the 12 o'clock position). Try different patterns in the way you rake the pins. If you hit the right combination it will turn to accessory and then you can stick the paper clip in the hole, hit the release button, and turn it to the removal position. May take you 20-30 tries but it will work eventually. I have done this one before and it works with the key on dash, but the column key has different sequence to the removal procedure.
Theory there are 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x or 3125 combinations. BUT some that are very close are skipped. In other words if there are pin length of 24351 probably not a code using 24451.
ok thanks guys just went looking for my steering wheel puller and can't find so might have to go buy one tomorrow morning.....
That is the lock pin that goes into the holes on the steering wheel and keeps it from turning. It is not the ignition cylinder lock.
at least now when I take it apart tomorrow I will know what I am looking for so I can order the proper key/lock/ignition set.. thanks
The first pic was good I could see what was explained , also it had answered a second question I hadn't posted yet (which was how can you tell if it has a steering wheel lock). and I thank you for that one.. The second pics are great because now there is no way I can miss it... thank you very much.
If it isn't torn to bits, you can pry off the small rectangular cap, dump the pins and ANY key will fit it.
... it may not be the cylinder... take the rod loose at the switch and see if that frees it up. may just need lube and adjusted...not the cylinder, the switch on the bottom of the steering column.
