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1990 chevy beretta key/tumbler replacment Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting shiftyvigilante Anonymous Poster bbrookhart@hotmail.com May 1, 2006, 1:53 PM Post #1 of 4 (4526 views) 1990 chevy beretta key/tumbler replacment Sign In ok, i gotta 1990 beretta and the tumbler went haywire (stopped grabbing starting linkage). so i need to replace it w/a new one but cant get the old one out. i have already taken off the steering wheel along w/the underneath dash plate and still can not reach or see a release key/pin or any type of screws...can someone please walk me through the removal and any do's and dont's of replacing key-tumblers on this make and model??? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 2, 2006, 12:19 AM Post #2 of 4 (4520 views) Re: 1990 chevy beretta key/tumbler replacment Sign In FIRST! If this car has an air bag just take it somewhere! If not you can replace the whole thing pretty cheap with a new lock but you will need a steering wheel puller which may not be too expensive or rentable. There is probably a wire ring the retains the wheel lock device and don't lose that. I've removed them with two screwdrivers, snap ring pliers and bad language! Last one I replaced on a GM was because of all keys lost but not broken. There will be some retaining bolt or screw for the whole lock cylinder - then it's easy. T DanD Veteran / Moderator May 2, 2006, 4:26 AM Post #3 of 4 (4517 views) Re: 1990 chevy beretta key/tumbler replacment Sign In I believe that the Beretta had the square column in them, which are a little different to take apart. After the wheel is removed you should see one retaining screw that holds the turn signal housing #28 on and the hazard switch knob#27; with those two removed the housing should slide up and off the column. It’s a tight fit so you’ll have to give it a bit of effort to get it to slide up. Then you may have to remove the turn signal #26 retaining screws and position the switch out of the way to get at the ignition lock retaining screw. You’ll also have to remove the key buzzer contacts #8, it'll jam the lock on the way out. Turn the ignition lock to the accessory position and with the retainer and buzzer removed the lock should slide out. One of two things happens to this style of columns, one is the half round gear at the end of the ignition lock breaks free from the lock which is the easy fix with a new lock. But what usually breaks is the actuator rod rack #3 that means disassembling a lot more of the column to get at it. If it is this rack that’s broken you will likely want to remove the complete column from the car, makes the disassembly of the column a whole lot easier. Check with the dealer if this rack is still available with the age of this car it may not be. If this is the case head to the auto wreckers (salvage yards for you yanks LOL) and swap out the complete column. Or that’s what I would do. Keep it fun; the first one I had to disassemble was kind of a challenge but not undoable. Dan. Canadian "EH" (This post was edited by DanD on May 2, 2006, 4:31 AM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 2, 2006, 8:06 AM Post #4 of 4 (4509 views) Re: 1990 chevy beretta key/tumbler replacment Sign In Dan would know better about this than the ones I've dealt with. Not many but have the pullers for the ones I did. Just funny: I did one in a parking lot of a busy store and broke into the car and fixed it on location and not one person questioned what I was doing!! I could have taken off with that car when I was done - like stolen. Bless it - there are still some places where people just trust each other. T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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