Door lock cylinders acting funny only put key half way in?

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Apr 27, 2010 | 04:53 PM
  #1  
yea having trouble with my 94 XJ putting the key halfway in and jiggling it to i can get it to turn maybe tumblers stuck? i have no idea help
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Apr 27, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Both door giving you a problem? The lock cylinder may have a bad tumbler. You can get a new one from the dealer and code it yourself.
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Apr 27, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Quote: Both door giving you a problem? The lock cylinder may have a bad tumbler. You can get a new one from the dealer and code it yourself.
yes on both sides i though ti can just buy a tumbler some where besides the dealer but i dont know where and i have no idea what coding is lol
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Apr 28, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Coding the cylinder means using the right combination of tumblers for your key. Buy the cylinder kit from the dealer or the local parts store if they can provide a kit. Remove the old lock cylinder and remove the tumbler cover from the cylinder. The you remove one tumbler at a time starting from one end of the cylinder. There is a number on each tumbler, look for that numbered tumbler in the kit anf pop it into the new cylinder with a new spring until all of the slots are filled, put the retaining cover on and you're done with the coding. I suggest doing this at the kitchen table while using a tray to hold all of the tiny springs and parts. It really is very simple, just take your time.
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