Its a 2004 tahoe. I was replacing the ignition cylinder a...


Its a 2004 tahoe. I was replacing the ignition cylinder and it wouldn't go in all the way. Someone had previously tried to steal it. So I noticed there was a small spring broken and part of the outside connector is broke off. As i...

Its a 2004 tahoe. I was replacing the ignition cylinder and it wouldn't go in all the way. Someone had previously tried to steal it. So I noticed there was a small spring broken and part of the outside connector is broke off. As it just spins now Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery lately? Yes Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Tahoe yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes and I took out the old cylinder and then put in the new one which wouldn't go in all the way Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? What does the broken spring go to

Automotive Expert
i need a vin# \*\*\*\*\* some pictures. are you there?
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okay.

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