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JakeBrake · 08-06-2011, 11:47 AM

My lock cylinder is done for , and I need it replaced , I went to GM and they want 299.99 for the cylinder and like 150$ for labour to put it in , I have a parts car 02 alero ecotec that is a clone of my car perfectly , can I use the lock cylinder from that car and the key and put it in my alero ? or do I have to pay gm almost 500$ to get this done , please help ! I had to get my car towed home and the windows are still open.

08-06-2011, 11:47 AM	#1
JakeBrake GX Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 33	Lock Cylinder is F'ed , how do I replace it myself? My lock cylinder is done for , and I need it replaced , I went to GM and they want 299.99 for the cylinder and like 150$ for labour to put it in , I have a parts car 02 alero ecotec that is a clone of my car perfectly , can I use the lock cylinder from that car and the key and put it in my alero ? or do I have to pay gm almost 500$ to get this done , please help ! I had to get my car towed home and the windows are still open. __________________ 2002 Oldsmobile Alero GX 5 Speed Stage 2 Clutch Cosmo Racing Intake Polyuruthane motor Mounts Magnaflow Muffler