Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Procedures
Key and Lock Cylinder Coding
Key Identification and Usage
The lock system used for this vehicle is a one key system with a key profile that has a two-sided cut and milled grooves that are unique to this lock
system. The teeth of the key locate the tumblers and sidebar, flush to the outside of the lock cylinder from both sides of the cut.
Cutting Keys
The Exacta key cutting tool kit consists of a 10-position spacing plate, only positions two through ten are used, and a key insert. To install the adapter kit
to the key cutting tool, follow the steps in the instruction manual provided with the key cutting tool.
The customer information card or the retailer records will show the key code as a four-digit numeric code. To determine the actual cut sequence of the
key for this code, look up the code in the appropriate Key Code book. The cut sequence will be shown to the right of the code listing. The ignition cut
sequence should be used to cut new keys, as it has all of the cuts necessary for the key to work properly in all the locks on the vehicle.
Determining Key Code with Exacta Cutter
1. Insert the key in the approved key cutting tool with the tip of the key against the stop.
2. With the cutting die in the down position, move the carriage toward the die until it bottoms out. Record the depth 1, 2, 3, or 4.
3. Repeat for each position.
Lock Cylinder Lubrication
Lubricate the lock cylinders with a light oil or graphite lubricant. Never use a silicon spray lubricant.
Lock Cylinder Tumblers
Each of the 4 depths on the key has corresponding tumblers, sometimes referred to as plates or wafers. The numbers are stamped on the tumblers for
identification. Door and liftgate tumblers and ignition tumblers represent 3 different series. There are also three different compression springs. It is
essential that the correct components be used in the tumbling of locks. The compression springs are inserted into the springs wells, and then the correct
tumblers are inserted into the tumbler wards for the door and liftgate. The ignition is tumbled differently. Insert the correct tumbler into the tumbler
wards then insert the tumbler springs on top of the tumblers.
Ignition Lock Cylinder Coding
Tools Required
J 41340 Lock Cylinder Holding Fixture and Staking Tool
