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Ignition Cylinder Release Pin?

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Old 02-26-2017, 03:32 PM
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Default Ignition Cylinder Release Pin?

Most vehicles have a simple pin that you press in, along with turning key to ON position to release the cylinder. I can't find the release pin. I see 3 holes on the outside, but I can't see inside them to know if they are the release pin or not, and neither budge when turning the key. I'm also looking for a drawing that shows where it is, but am having no luck.
Old 02-27-2017, 12:37 PM
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Anyone? Anyone?



I've done tons of digging and can't find a diagram. I've found videos and threads on all surrounding years and models of Hyundai's (even NON-Hyundais) that show a simple release button on the bottom, yet for some ungodly reason, there isn't one on a 99 Tiburon?????????? WTF! Even Dodges have these.



Here's a pic of what I have:



Ignition Key Cylinder.jpg









Here's how easy it should be:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9I4MnRIrHk&t=195s
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I was working my rigging job today. When I get to the shop tomorrow, I'll check All-Data. I only have it installed on my shop laptop.
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maybe it needs a poke? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cown4CO2FJ0
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I've tried forcing a small allen wrench and safety pin into the tiny holes Neither will budge or give a sign of it depressing. I may try spraying a ton of WD-40 into the cylinder and trying again. Maybe the release mechanism is jammed. But, again it would be nice to know which hole I'm supposed to be messing around with.
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Sorry buddy I don't know. I looked at the copy of what hyundaitechinfo had online (that I saved from when it was free) and I didn't see any mention of how to remove it. Maybe go to a junkyard and poke around one of theirs, or see if a dealership service department or an indy mechanic can tell you?




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