Common questions

Why does euro cylinder lock only work on one side?

Why does euro cylinder lock only work on one side?

An actuator or cam is a rotating piece on the lock that the key manipulates. The cam, in turn, moves the lock bolt. Some euro profiles are even designed to only work on one side at a time, so two people cannot open the lock simultaneously. Too much pressure or wear can damage the cam. It can slip, and that will keep the door from locking.

What kind of ignition lock does General Motors use?

PASSLock was developed for the General Motors 10-cut lock mechanism. There are three basic styles of PassLock ignition locks: Modular, Modular in-dash, and CSS. When purchasing a replacement ignition lock, make sure the part number is correct for the year, make, and model.

How does a PassLock ignition lock work on a car?

Depending upon the year and the model, replacing the ignition lock can result in the need to disassemble the dashboard. Early vehicles equipped with the modular PASSLock ignition locks had a long wire that went from the ignition switch to a connector behind the instrument panel.

What is a revolving cam on a Euro cylinder lock?

Revolving Cam – They are often made of a hard plastic or metal. An actuator or cam is a rotating piece on the lock that the key manipulates. The cam, in turn, moves the lock bolt. Some euro profiles are even designed to only work on one side at a time, so two people cannot open the lock simultaneously. Too much pressure or wear can damage the cam.

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PASSLock was developed for the General Motors 10-cut lock mechanism. There are three basic styles of PassLock ignition locks: Modular, Modular in-dash, and CSS. When purchasing a replacement ignition lock, make sure the part number is correct for the year, make, and model.

Depending upon the year and the model, replacing the ignition lock can result in the need to disassemble the dashboard. Early vehicles equipped with the modular PASSLock ignition locks had a long wire that went from the ignition switch to a connector behind the instrument panel.

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