PT Auto Warehouse ILC-329L - High-Performance Ignition Lock Cylinder with Keys Review

This automotive part was a complete disappointment. My analysis of this product showed that it was poorly designed and poorly made. It was difficult to install and didn't even work properly when it was eventually installed. The only positive was that it was cheap, but ultimately it ended up being a waste of money. Do yourself a favor and avoid this ignition part.

This part is well assembled. After installation, it binds a little when the key is turned. It may loosen over time but it looks like it was either not well made or forgot to oil it before shipping.

Fits, works, what else do you need? Note that Haynes manuals are often missing key instructions for removing the steering column shroud to gain access to the old cylinder exhaust access hole. And to remove the old cylinder non-destructively, you must have a matching key and the old cylinder must be able to rotate to its original position. As long as you fix these issues, replacing them is usually a minimal tool task. Last but not least, the process of reprogramming a car to accommodate a new…