ignition cylinder housing

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
200,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAGSENTONE
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Hey Guys, I just ordered a part from a supplier in Arizona because the dealer said it is discontinued but I was able to get the contact for this supplier through the dealer. Anyway, the part I ordered was a ignition cylinder housing and one of the plastic pieces was broken that appears to go in where the ignition cylinder would go. My question is, do I need this piece or is it a dust cover or something? Please let me know. I have attached a photo of what it should look like and the one that I received.
Jul 17, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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Hello,

We do not see the attachment. Can you try uploading the image again?
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Jul 17, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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MAGSENTONE
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the first one shows the broken piece with the blue circle and the second one with the blue circle shows the the piece in tact which is a new one they can send me if I do need that piece.
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Jul 17, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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Hello,

Unfortunately you do need that black plastic piece. It actually engages the cylinder. So yes have them send you the replacement.
Thanks.
Jul 17, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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okay, thank you. So the back two pieces on the other side I have installed and are in tact but it's the long cylinder piece that was broken on the tip, it's the one that is shaped like the actual key cylinder. I guess my other question is, how would your ignition cylinder fit into the cavity of the housing if that long piece is in there?
Jul 17, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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Have a look at this video, this might help you get it installed:

https://youtu.be/-hdvPiFiE0o

Let me know if this helps.

Thanks.
Jul 17, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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MAGSENTONE
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yes, thank you. so it appears that plastic piece 1 of the 3 that comes with the housing is not being used. It appears he used a long screwdriver to engage it which I'm not sure why you couldn't use the ignition cylinder itself since its the same shape. thank you for this video.
Jul 19, 2021 at 8:16 AM
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It is strange why would they use a screwdriver to engage. Maybe they found it easier, who knows.
Keep me posted on any questions you might have.



https://www.youtube.com/c/2carpros/featured

Thank you.
Jul 19, 2021 at 9:25 AM