Excellent video. Thank you! Pro tip: an adjustable wrench laid on its side works great as adapter plate for removing lock plate.

My car has been sitting for 7 months and you just got it up and running!!!! You deserve an Emmy award lol

I have a 2002 chevy silverado and it was just like your avalanche. ..thanks for the vid!! I Couldn't of done it without it!! People like you make the world a better place.

FYI for anyone else doing this: Chime sensor should be removed before removing the lock cylinder. Had me stumped. Thanks for the video man.

Dude... seriously awesome video!!! You have the only video I can find ON KZfaq showing how to "PROPERLY" get too and remove the mother lovin' Ignition switch/lock housing! Or any other component of the upper steering shaft in reality but I just wanted to comment and say, Very good video and very helpful as I just completed this exact same repair after watching your video and my tool/s arriving in the mail! Lol!! Good job, and thanks bro!

This is by far the best video I've ever seen on removing all the GM components of air bag to switch housing, very accurate.

I was struggling with this project, watched lots of videos, as well as written instructions. Your video was the most helpful, by far! Also, instead of buying the GM adapter plate I just used my vise to squeeze the legs of the lock plate tool together. Worked great and I think it gave more working clearance than the plate would've. Thanks for the help!

If only I had seen your video earlier I broke that black cable didn't know it had to be in off position. Saw several videos but none explained how to remove it looked online but found nothing. Out of all the videos I've seen this man is the most detailed and you can't go wrong. I just had no luck finding this video before I broke a part. If your vehicle is stolen replace the hub and the cylinder switch if you do just one your likely to have both parks fail few months apart.

Couldn't ask for a better video bro. You make it look easy. Another great example of fearing no fix lol.

This video helped so much. I have an 01 tahoe that someone tried to steal and completed destroyed the part of the housing that the passlock is held in. Luckily the went too far and couldn't get away with the vehicle. But until i found this video i had no idea what the components were called. Thank you so much

My ignition key cylinder was jammed into the housing so I bought a new ignition lock housing online. I went through all the steps to reinstall new ignition lock housing. The new housing has yellow plastic dummy key in it and we don't know how to release so a new ignition cylinder can be put in. Thank for your excellent video which we followed many times.

Got it working thanks had to take to dealership to program but saved lots of money changing pass lock myself Thanks again

Dude, you are the only guy who really show me how to get that nut away, a million thanks!

this video is accurate and very helpful. BUT at the end the relearning procedure leaves out a detail. if you have any other lights ie (low washer fluid or low fuel) the security light will cycle. allow the lights to cycle before turning key to off position . do not turn off as soon as light goes off wait till it no longer comes back. i spent all day turning the key off as soon as the security light cut off

grate video .I've had this problem for 3 years so far .it comes and goes and I cant take it anymore . my mechanic told me that he knew the problem and said its common .so I had him change the key lock cylinder.Well he was wrong did not fix it $300 fix .So I had an aftermarket alarm with auto start ,that's when I think all my problems started.so after a while I had it removed.Still not sure that was it .All the wires were solderd together .so after a while of looking into all the you tube video's ,everyone said it was the plug up top with the 3 wire's loose fit ,so I did the wire tie thing and wedged it in and I cleand all contact's at that time to. Well that's not the fix .So my next move is to change the pass lock case with sensor. thanks for this video again it was helpful .I will repost after I replace case and sensor. ps would I be better to buy this online or go to dealer.thanks marc

I followed exactly every step on this video for my 2001 chevy solverado 2500hd and everything worked 100% thank you very much

Your video definitely is the best. Wish I had found it before KZfaq suggested it. It would have been incredibly helpful. That being said I still was able to complete my project. Hope others will find your video before hand.

Great job on explaining your video I had a GMC dealer install a clock spring in my 2005 Sierra service writer tryed to say passlock symbol was in my after market viper so I took it back to alarm installer showed me that everything on his end was properly working so I went back to the GMC dealer showed him it was his clock spring tech that didn't re-program system like you explained in your video (we all make mistakes but come on to try and say it was the alarm tech I sure didn't have the passlock symbol when I went there all n all dealer got it fixed 😉)at no extra charge ) Great Job on. Your passlock video !!!

Thanx for the visuals. Didn't know how to disconnect the cable from the housing. Brilliant!

Thanks for this, very helpful. I did it without a steering puller (mallet and some not-so-gentle persuasion) and without the adapter plate...not as easy for sure, but it works- - used a large adjustable wrench as plate and some old wheel bearing races and large washers as spacers.

I have to second what the previous comment was, i have scoured the internet looking for the proper info, you da man! Thanks so much!

Thank you excellent video I needed this my case just broke , and it’s driving me crazy I appreciate the video Carlos!!!

Hey thanks for the informative video and love the way you record step by step. I personally would love to see more videos of Silverados in the 2003 era. Especially more geared towards anything electrical or more technical. Again thanks again. I have been looking for the right ignition switch tutorial and you nailed it!

What happened to this guy, he saved my truck on one video. He was very knowledgeable.

Thank you I can see how the shifter cable comes out all other videos do not show this thanks again.

The realist video out here you ain't playing around and joking around and punch of cussing, thank you. Now this is simple.

Thanks some one just wanted to still my truck in broke the housing passlock of my steering column in this video help me to replace the housing of ignition key...thanks!!! Excellent video..

Thanks josh, I picked on up off the Mac truck for $63, they told me it a dealer ship item only and they really aren't supposed to sell me that tool due to the lock plate and theft reason, I told them I took it off with out the tool, just having trouble getting steering wheel back on...

The best pinche video my friend. No hay nadie Como tu. Thanks for the video I'm finally finish my chevy Tahoe 2002 gracias

Excellent video. Walked me right through the process. Although some of your stuff came apart easier than mine but this video was very correctly done. Thank you 😊

Great how to video I have to do this on my 2002 Silverado

Thank You so much for this video, it helped me understand how to replace my Hummer H2 Passlock Sensor to fix my No Start /Anti Theft issue! Just need that tool list.

I had to replace a broken column on an 05 Tahoe and it wouldn’t start. The relearn procedure worked. Thanks a bunch! The security light now stays on when running. How do I reset that?

This dude should work for NASA

Great video only one I could find that really showed step by step . I got it all back together and I can't get it to start now though

Thanks a million man, this video was 100 percent Acurate for a Cadillac Escalade also

Very helpful man thanks helped on my 06 chevy express 1500

Excellent!! I think just what I need to know to replace cylinder case and lock cylinder that was destroyed by theft that stole my 2003 Yukon. I would think this is common so recommend adding a KZfaq key word search of "theft" or "stolen" to help find this video.

Great step by step, worked perfectly on my 2003 z71 tahoe , thank you sir , you saved me hundreds

This was what I was looking for for a Chevy express an couldn’t find but this covered most everything I needed thanks

Very Helpful video. However, if you're not careful when pressing spring back down you can break the turn signal cancel cam and the wheel bearing that sits behind the spring. I broke both. It was a pain to get out the race part of the bearing. Had to cut it outwith a dremmal. When that bearing breaks the steering wheel wobbles all over the place. I should have made a video on relacing of bearing because thereis only one video on that replacement. Everyone has a video on loewer column bearing but nothing on upper column bearing.

THE most important suggestion I have is; watch this video in it's entirety, BEFORE you start. Don't make the mistake of watching it for the first time as you do it. The re-assembly camera angles are sometimes better, at key points and you will see and understand better by watching them.

That retainer is worse going back on . I used my steering wheel puller had a couple bolts with nuts and spacers used the big nut that holds wheel and bang it was off , but what a pain make sure pin that’s behind is steering wheel lock is all the way in by unlocking the gear shifter

Is there a way to take it off with the ignition cylinder still in mine was drilled and can not be taken out

Might be good to rename this video something like "Chevrolet Truck Passlock fix instead of bypass" as there are tons of videos on bypassing the sensor. This is the only one I could find for repairing the problem. More people will find the video with the rename. I made a lock plate adapter with a 2x4 and a few wood boring drill bits. BTW - This is the same part for my 2004 Tahoe, so it applies to lots of trucks. Great video!

Thank you so much I just fixed my truck after this video

i'm working on a 2002 blazer keeps blowing ingnition fuse under hood i bought everything except housing should i replace that also

Do you have to remove the lock cylinder in order to pull the housing off? I'm working on a k15 right now and I can't get the lock cylinder out and the housing is broke. I'm hoping I can pull the entire housing off with the lock cylinder still in and put the new one in the new housing. Thank you!

Awesome step by step instructions on executing this job. I am really appreciative of videos like these! Thank you very much for putting this info on here. Just awesome. I'm still having the symptom of the security feature being activated, like how you crank it over but it doesn't start. I changed housing and cylinder. Would a bad battery cause this also? Thanks for all your help

I have a 2002 Chevy avalanche all my lights come on but it will not start at all I need help

Excellent job thanks 👍👍

Great video. Really helped. However, after I got everything back together and pass code set, I can't get the shift lever out of park. Also, the red warning light is off when running but comes on and stays on when turned off and key removed. I would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks

Where can I purchase that retaining ring tool? Got a part number for it?

Excellent job bud

I have a 2000 Silverado 1500, I’ve changed the cylinder and housing and it still won’t start after the 3 10min relearn procedure. What else can it be? Do I have to do something with the new key that came with the new cylinder?

If out of know where my check engine light came on in my 2004 Avalanche took it to Auto shop Dlc is not working now? then 2 days later my Tranny started slipping I checked the fluid it was full and nice color.Then my abs and brake light is coming on and off.I Just spent 1200.00 to replace my Transfer case last Year warranty ran out of course but coud this be something beside bad trasmission? Thanks for any help you can give me.

Will this 30 min relearn work when you change the column cause the owner destroyed the case, cut wires. Got another column and just need to know if I can relearn it. Old school. Damn fine video!!! Thanks in advance. Just to let you know it worked! Thanks for the video and the help. Really appreciate it.

Hi I really like you’re vídeo one cuestión I I did the same job but I was not able to put the steering wheel back on because that little special part you show on the video I look everywhere to buy one no day have it where did you ge it my 2005 Yukon still sitting in my garage can get it to run is just a mess need some help please

do i have to go through this process if my ignition cylinder is stuck on ACC?. Key comes out of cylinder. just stuck on acc my starter kept spinning. disconnected battery so it would die out. tried replacing cylinder... old one came out... new one didn't want to fit..(it is the correct cylinder)...Mybe because its stuck on ACC? need a little assistance PLEASE.

Thanks man your the best!! That security procedure was vital to know🤙🤙🤙🤙

Good video! I have a 2001 GMC Sierra I replaced my ignition switch case and did the relearn it worked ok for a couple of days. Three days later I came out of work into a snow storm at midnight and turned the key and the truck started ok but when when I put it in gear the security light came on and my headlights went out. I tried to make it do a relearn but the sucurity light just keeps flashing I left it turned on for an hour and it flashed the while time. I have a battery charger on it to keep the battery from getting drained.I used my ElmScan 5 code reader to clear what codes I could find just a couple of (lean mixture error codes) Any Ideas what else could be wrong with this truck I'm about to call a wrecker to come get it for scrap. in 3 weeks Iver been able to drive if for 2 days and it's cost me 140 to buy that new switch.

Can I test the case to see if it is bad? My 98 silverado starts sometimes and sometimes doesn't.

I have question may be u can help me I have 2006 chevy 3500 I have a ignition problem . I have to turn the key real hard to start do u think its the houseing of the ignition because I already change out the key switch and the key slat with a new key

Great video I'm about to do my 2003 Tahoe security light stay on an it's just cranking no start .

I know you did this video awhile back and it’s a great video! I was following it and when I went to get the key buzzer connector it fell apart. There’s the plastic connector pieces, a little copper thing I’m assuming the two wires connect to, a spring, and then the orange and the green wires. I can snap together the two plastic pieces but I don’t know how the things that fell out of it fit in it… can you help at all?

I just need to change the cylinder out do I have to take all this off

Great video great help but i have a question for you and hopefully you can help i had to remove the housing with the old cylinder attached to because i was mangled and would not come off due to a theft attempt so i do not know in what position it was and the new one won’t go in Thanks in advance

Can anybody tell what’s the special tool he used called ?

What are the chances a fuse was blown while someone tried to break it with a screw driver? I don’t have obd communication.

Great video very well done Clear and to the point Thanks for posting it!!!👍👍👍😀😀😀 Where can I get the adapter plate for removing the lock plate? Thanks again

My key will only turn about 90 degrees...not quite to the Run position. I finally drilled out the key lock cylinder and got it removed. Removed ignition switch, it works fine. But a screwdriver used to turn the thing in the housing wont budge past 90 either!! Could this mean the gear in the housing might be bad somehow..? What might have happened?

I need to remove lock cylinder. @9:12 you say to turn the key all the way to start position. A thief F'd it up....I can't get the key in there to turn it. Any suggestions?

Please help! At 10:47 the thing he's "rotating to the off position", what is that called? I can't find information on this anywhere and I need to replace mine as when somebody drilled my cylinder out they damaged that part and I need to replace it but can't find the part anywhere!

I’m having a problem and I posted a video yesterday of it can you please look at it and let me know what you think I would appreciate it very much..

Looking for the spring plate part # if u have that information would be useful

Can I replace sensor without remove the steering wheel

Awesome video thank you for making this and sharing it with us. Can you tell me where I can get my hands on that GM adapter plate?

Thanks great video

On the video you use like special push plate where did you get it?

Great video

I’m having issues turning the ignition cylinder to run position with white tip cable inserted

What if I need to replace the lock and don't have a key ? How can I turn it to the on position to get it out ??

thanks for your helpful video but where can I find the spring depression tool?

My 03 Silverado 1500 5.3 liter cranks but no start. Had the gas lines replaced with filter then the crankshaft sensor, the camshaft sensor, the PCM (was programed to vin), the driver window switch, and a relay. It has no five volt reference detected at PCM and no ignition pulse. Do you think it could be the passlock 2 sensor that comes with the cylinder case? This look the same but my security switch has the lock icon. My security switch does go out after a second and is not blinking. My key is crunchy but does crank after a wiggle. Steering wheel must come off to replace case with passlock 2 sensor, correct? What suggestions? Thanks, Richie

Grate video. there is a couple things you don't show or tell anyone about . So air bag. You have to pull air bag fuse and battery neg cable off.and to pop off air bag you have to turn steering wheel to the left and right .So you mite want to jack up the front of car just off the ground so you can turn the steering wheel then use a small screw driver to push in spring clips .each side of the air bag should pop ,if they don't your doing it wrong.get a lite and mirror to find the clips it took me less then a minute to remove air bag very easy.next thing that is not shown and im not sure exactly what you call it is on the back of the housing case ,is 2 plastic pieces make sure you know what position its in .a small pic is needed to take out the first plastic piece .Ok after you have it ready to install put in one screws snug. Put the key cylinder back in then to the off position ,put you ignition switch in and turn it to crank and make sure you key turns. sometime when you put the ignition switch back in it may be out a tooth don't panic its easy to figure it out .I had all the tools and some know how after I watched this video it helped me out a lot and the key relearn took 1 hour did not work the first time My fault .So if you have that Damm security lite on and sometimes your car don't start change the passlock sensor don't listen to the guy that said its the passlock plug on top of case

I need that tool for the cancel cam whats is it called and can you only get it for GM?

Excellent. Good job.

Reall helpful video, thanks for the details!

How do i fix steering wheel lock on my chevy avalanche 2002?

NEED HELP!! When I put it all back together when I go to turn the key all the way on there’s no spring to let it crank and it will not crank at all after I do the security and everything is there a spring or something because it’s missing a quarter turn

Does someone know where I can get the adapter plate I’m having trouble find it

Anyone know where i can get the black cam thing that mates the ignition switch with the key cylinder? The ignition switch has teeth, the cam has teeth as well on one side, the other side the lock cylinder goes in. Mines is jacked up and will not allow the switch to turn all the way, the inside where the lock sylinder goes in is mangled and binds when turning the switch.

I have 00 silverado and the problem im having with it is that it sometimes starts but it wont keep running it stops right away is this a symptom of a bad ignition lock cylinder or is the case??

I have it back together and need to put the key release cable back in. Will it go back in with the lock cylinder in already?

Thank you so much for the detailed video. Definitely earned a like and sub.

Hi I did it how you explained it. I got the ignition case in a junk yard and bought a new key cylinder but when I installed it, the key won't turn. What can I do to solve this?

After compressing the spring and putting the locking c-ring back on, my steering column is now "wobbly". So when I put my steering wheel on, it can wobble around quite a bit. Any idea on what this could be? Thank you!

Would the key buzzer wire keep it from cranking ???

Okay so I'm doing the 30 minute reset but after each 10 mins my security light isn't going off nor is it flashing? Why is this?

Will this work on 2000 Yukon xl?