Help with steering column and car locks
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Help with steering column and car locks
Wondering on the interchangeability of steering column/mounts and ignition/door/trunk locks for a 2001 RS sedan. Car was broken into and I need to get these replaced. I hope someone has the insight to this. I'm thinking of buying a parts car and swapping things over.
I guess car thefts is indication of the holidays in Hawaii.
Thanks in advance and I'll promise to help out if anyone needs anything from me. Open doors.
Edit: ugh, unintended pun.
I guess car thefts is indication of the holidays in Hawaii.
Thanks in advance and I'll promise to help out if anyone needs anything from me. Open doors.
Edit: ugh, unintended pun.
Last edited by aznsexrboy808; 12-20-2011 at 04:25 PM.
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You should be able to order them from servco. The ignition switch probably has tamper resistant torx bit heads for the bolts holding it on. Just the ignition switch can be changed, or you can swap the entire steering column from the same body style vehicle. The locks on the doors and trunk can be changed with basic hand tools rather easily.
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Contact this guy.
1996 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.2 5 Speed, Parts Car.
He is located right by the entrance to abes in pearl city.
He has a couple of old subarus. Maybe he still has the keys to one and would sell you what you need.
1996 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.2 5 Speed, Parts Car.
He is located right by the entrance to abes in pearl city.
He has a couple of old subarus. Maybe he still has the keys to one and would sell you what you need.
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Yup. Called him right before posting. The column is out of the car and the brackets are bent about 30 degrees. I don't know why they did that.
Thankfully, I did an OK job at my ignition immobilizer and the car stopped before they could get out of the stall.
Now that the column is out, any suggestions for upgrades/prevention?
Thankfully, I did an OK job at my ignition immobilizer and the car stopped before they could get out of the stall.
Now that the column is out, any suggestions for upgrades/prevention?
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aznsexrboy808, I'm looking for a replacement boot/trunk lock for a 2000 Forester. Can you let me know if you find anyone likely?
(also looking for rear seat headrests, leather for choice).
Thanks.
(also looking for rear seat headrests, leather for choice).
Thanks.
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Are all of your locks damaged?
You can replace only what is broken. The tumblers can be re-pinned. This isnt very difficult. Take one of your good lock cores, and match the new tubler pin the sequence and length of an existing one.
You only need basic tools to do this. Pretty much just small flat head screw drivers, needle nose pliers, calipers, pencil, paper, and a little patience.
Subaru uses an 8 pin lock. The pins can be re-arranged to match your key.
You can replace only what is broken. The tumblers can be re-pinned. This isnt very difficult. Take one of your good lock cores, and match the new tubler pin the sequence and length of an existing one.
You only need basic tools to do this. Pretty much just small flat head screw drivers, needle nose pliers, calipers, pencil, paper, and a little patience.
Subaru uses an 8 pin lock. The pins can be re-arranged to match your key.
Last edited by spinplay01; 12-22-2011 at 01:29 PM.