1979 olds ignition

1979 OLDSMOBILE
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PHARVEY7972
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I have a 1979 olds cutlass salon 64000 miles smallest v8 and my key lock is stuck in the lock position this car has tilt steering and i have pulled the steering wheel and compressed the lock plate and still it will not turn either direction.i have never pulled a ignition before and do not want to cause any more damage.Please help I can not even start it to take to repair.I am the second owner and this car has low miles and never was abused.
Apr 17, 2007 at 1:29 AM
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MERLIN2021
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I think you need to put the key in then look for a small hole to the rear of the tumbler, put in a pick or other tool and the tumbler will come out...
Apr 17, 2007 at 9:02 AM