Ignition Lock Cylinder
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDERThe ignition lock cylinder performs all of the functions of a lock cylinder on a non PASS-Key III+ equipped vehicle. The ignition lock cylinder for vehicles with PK3+ may be located on the steering column or on the instrument panel. In either location the exciter coils surround the ignition lock cylinder such that they are very close to the head of the key which contains the transponder pellet.
If an ignition lock cylinder is replaced, the new ignition lock cylinder must be coded to match the mechanical coding of the PK3+ keys. When replacing an ignition lock cylinder, and new PK3+ keys are required, the new keys must be learned by the theft deterrent control module. refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components.