Do I need to have the keys to remove ignition lock?

[K9COP]

My shipper lost the keys, and until I get replacements, can I just remove the ignition barrel and turn the mechanism with a screwdriver? I've managed to get the plug off the back, but don't want to mess with 'hotwiring'..

There's a little brass coloured pin, poking through the ignition barrel housing, but can't get it to depress of remove the barrel. Help guys!

[John_Kunkel]

The switch has to be turned to the ON position to depress the pin.

I would make the shipper pay for a locksmith to come out and make keys for it.

[K9COP]

Thanks John, so that's the only way then?

[Ghoste]

Smash it with a hammer but that kinds of defeats the purpose.  A good locksmith may be able to come up with something.

[71superbee]

Try removing the drivers door lock cylinder, most of the time the key code is on the drivers door lock cylinder. If the code is there just have a locksmith cut a new key by code. If the code is not there, the drivers door lock cylinder can be disassembled by a locksmith and
the tumblers and drivers measured (decoded) and a new key can be cut...This is assuming that the door locks use the same key.
The code will look like EP****

[K9COP]

Thank you sir, I'll try that and get back to you...

[K9COP]

No key number on the drivers door lock, I think I'll just get the shipper to buy a new full set, and pop the ignition barrel so I can try the electrics in the mean time.

paul