Not sure what I just got

[420_toker]

I recently made buddys with my local locksmith. He's been saving used locks for me to practice on. Well today he gave me what im pretty sure is an auto ignition from a toyota. Im sure its probly far beyond my skills but I figured sence I have it.....I might see what I could do with it. Anyone?

[illusion]

Hmm.. use it on a Toyota, sell it to me, give it to me... the possibilties are endless

Seriously, what did you expect people to say?

[Shrub]

Pull it apart and see how it works, it may have split wafers inside but otherwise its a normal wafer lock depending on model it came off.

[420_toker]

Pull it apart and see how it works, it may have split wafers inside but otherwise its a normal wafer lock depending on model it came off.

Thanks man, I appreciate you not taunting my stupidity. Ive been wonderin how wafers work, I think I'll take a look

[Shrub]

Its not stupidity but be careful, its a restricted area on this site but yes the best thing to do it pull it apart and take a look, dont force anything and remeber which way round things go, the toyotas can have split wafers so make sure you pay attension when pulling them out and watch for the little springs that they fit on.

[pizarro]

i read somewhere that if you are worried about the springs, take it apart in a bag, so if they jump, you don't have to search the room, only the bag.

[jordyh]

Gotta love the repinning guides, good call pizarro.
I bet he'll be thankfull.

[Shrub]

They arent such an issue on vehicle locks as such but as youve not done one before yes do it in a bag, they are a 1/3rd the size of a pin tumbler locks.

[420_toker]

I am so increadably frustrated (sp?) with this lock. I tryed to get the actual lock out of its big sorta gun shaped casing for 3 hours last night and got no where. Well accept from a big chunk missing from my thumb. I dont have a clue how to get it out.

[illusion]

Usualy there is a circlip attached to the back of the lock, it can easily be removed.

Insert the key, turn the plug slightly and pull the plug out.

If you PM me with a pic I'll be able to help you out more.

[jordyh]

Usualy there is a circlip attached to the back of the lock, it can easily be removed.

Insert the key, turn the plug slightly and pull the plug out.

If you PM me with a pic I'll be able to help you out more.

Yes Ben, and remember, don't turn 90 degrees...
Sorry, couldn't help it.

[zeke79]

If it is in fact toyota, most that I have worked with require the cylinder to be turned roughly 75 degress and there is a plunger that can then be depressed through a hole in the housing. At that point the cylinder can be removed. I think the discussion of this topic should end here as it is really getting to be borderline advanced material if it has not already reached that level.

[illusion]

Stupid European locks, and their anti-repin mechanisms...

I knew you point this out Jordy

FFor those who wondered this happened on a Wink Haus cylinder, not an auto lock.

[Omikron]

i read somewhere that if you are worried about the springs, take it apart in a bag, so if they jump, you don't have to search the room, only the bag.

I never thought of that! I like it! Thanks!

[420_toker]

wow thanks for the fast replys everyone. I know for sure its a toyota becuase well it says toyota on the side. My camera is down for now so I cant take any pics. I think I may have found the plunger to press but it really doesnt move a whole lot. Im also haveing trouble turning it to the right degree. It just goes from Lock to ACC to On to Start.