Document ID# 1215354
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2
 

Service Information for New 1991-1997 First Design Key (Square Head) Ignition Lock Cylinders #99-T-01 - (Dec 18, 2002)

Service Information for New 1991 -- 1997 First Design Key (Square Head) Ignition Lock Cylinders. This Bulletin Updates the Ignition Lock Cylinder Coding Procedure in the 98 -- 99 Body repair Service Manual.

1991 -- 1996 and 1997 interim Saturns with first design key (square head)

Purpose

Due to a design change in the service replacement parts for 1991 -- 1996 and 1997 first design key (square head) ignition lock cylinders, the ignition lock cylinder packages, ignition lock cylinder components parts, and the 1991 -- 1999 Saturn Key Code Manual need to be updated.

All 1991 -- 1997 first design key (square head) service replacement ignition lock cylinders will now have a sidebar and six tumblers. The sidebar is not serviced separately . The tumblers, tumbler springs, bezel, ignition pin, and ignition pin spring are all unique to the new design and are used only for service replacement of 1991 -- 1997 first design key (square head) ignition lock cylinders--not for 1998-1999 Saturns.

Important

All first design key (square head) ignition lock cylinders in need of repair or coding should be serviced with second design service replacement ignition lock cylinder packages (refer to parts list) and coded using second design ignition lock cylinder components parts.

In addition, the 1991 -- 1999 Saturn Key Code Manual must be updated to reflect the change to a 6-tumbler ignition lock cylinder design. Please make the following column heading changes in the "1991- 1997 Saturn Key Code List" section of the 1991 -- 1997 Saturn Key Code Manual:

Master Key 91-97 INT IGN DOOR R/CMPT

Also, cut two new keys (P/N 21097940) for all customers using the "Master Key " code. Some customer with 1991- 1994 vehicles may have the shorter version of the first design key (P/N 21097305) which will rub on the bezel of the 1991 -- 1994 second design ignition lock cylinder. (Reference Technical Bulletin 94 -- T -- 50 for key length change) After cutting new keys, scrape off any burrs and perform a functional check of all vehicle lock cylinders with new keys.

The following pages provide the ignition lock cylinder coding procedure. Copies of this bulletin should be made and inserted in the "General Information" section of all 98-99 Body Repair Service Manuals before the "Ignition Lock Cylinder Coding -- All" procedure.

Procedure

    Object Number: 879974  Size: SH
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  1. Remove shroud fasteners (5.5 mm hex head) and remove steering column upper shroud panel.

  2. Object Number: 879997  Size: SH
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  3. Insert key into ignition lock cylinder and rotate to ACC position.
  4. Depress the square locking button on the top of ignition module assembly from ignition module housing.

  5. Object Number: 880190  Size: SH
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  6. Remove lock cylinder bezel by carefully prying from lock cylinder with thin bladed screwdriver.
  7. Insert key into ignition lock cylinder assembly and depress ignition locking pin using a thin bladed screwdriver.
  8. Rotate cylinder and remove ignition locking pin.
  9. Remove cylinder from case.

  10. Object Number: 880531  Size: SH
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  11. Push tumblers out of lock cylinder using a thin bladed screwdriver.

  12. Object Number: 880530  Size: SH
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    Important

    Ignition lock cylinder reads key cut positions 1 through 6.

  13. Select the correct tumblers for the desired code by the number stamped on the tumbler.

  14. Object Number: 880532  Size: SH
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    Important

    Make sure the tumbler springs are in place before installing tumblers.

    Important

    The new design tumblers do not lock the ignition lock cylinder. The tumblers may fall out of the ignition lock cylinder without the key installed.

  15. Install tumblers by applying downward pressure. If the tumblers are difficult to install, make sure that the sidebar is not crooked. Push down on the raised end of sidebar to level it.
  16. After all tumblers are installed, depress all six tumblers and sidebar will be flush with cylinder with key inserted.

  17. Object Number: 881375  Size: SH
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    Important

    Actuator blade within ignition module housing must be in the ACC position to install lock cylinder assembly. If rotated, replace it to the ACC position using needle nose pliers.

  18. Oil lock set with a light oil or graphite lubricant (as needed) and install cylinder into case.
  19. Install ignition locking spring and pin.
  20. Depress pin and rotate cylinder to engage.
  21. Remove key and install lock cylinder bezel.
  22. Insert key and reverse steps 1 through 3.

Parts Requirements

21171128

Package - Ignition Lk Cyl

1991 - 1994

21171151

Package - Ignition Lk Cyl

1995 - 1997 First Design Key

21171147

Tumbler - Ign Lk Cyl #1

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171148

Tumbler - Ign Lk Cyl #2

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171149

Tumbler - Ign Lk Cyl #3

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171150

Tumbler - Ign Lk Cyl #4

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171160

Spring - Ign Lk Cyl Tumbler

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171145

Pin - Ign Lk Cyl

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171144

Spring - Ign Lk Cyl Pin

1991- 1997 First Design Key

21171146

Bezel - Ign & Start Sw

1991- 1997 First Design Key

Claim Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code E7200.

 

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  Document ID# 1215354
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2