CUCV hot wire and steering lock

[Gunfreak25]

CUCV returns to me after 3 years.

In a bit of a pickle here, wow it's been years since i've posted.......anywho.....my old M1009 is coming back to me. Driving an hour to pick it up tomorrow and trailer her home. She's in a tow yard, no key's. Unknown running condition (hence the trailer).

However, if I can start it or at least get the steering wheel unlocked it would make it a world easier getting it on the trailer.

I know 12V to the IP solenoid will energize it. Now I believe the starter solenoid can be jumped from under the dash. Purple wire?? Don't remember.

More importantly how difficult is it to disable the steering lock pin? If anyone can link a youtube video i'd appreciate it. I'll be in El Centro California tomorrow afternoon to pick her up and bring her home to Yuma.

Appreciate the help guys, I miss this place!

 

[Gunfreak25]

I'm also going to re-key the entire vehicle as they are all different. So if jamming a darn tool into the ignition lock works.....i'll do it.

 

[Merddin]

If ignition cylinder has not been changed previously, then any cucv key could work. They were all the same. Don't know if you have a buddy with a cucv that would let you try his key to unlock steering wheel. That would be easiest!

If that won't work, you will need a puller to remove wheel from splines at a minimum.

 

[Gunfreak25]

I dont know anyone with a key locally. I'll bring a puller.

Thank you

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[porkysplace]

I dont know anyone with a key locally. I'll bring a puller.

Thank you

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Do you have a decent locksmith in town ?

"The key blank required for the CUCV is called a "B" blank. The code used to copy the key is 73Y2. Same key for doors and ignition." Thanks to Warthog for this information.

[h=1]CUCV key[/h]

 

[Gunfreak25]

That is awesome, thank you. Local shop said they can make one for $15 or $20 buck's. If memory serves the truck had the original ign cylinder in it when it left me 3 years ago. I doubt it's been changed.

 

[porkysplace]

That is awesome, thank you. Local shop said they can make one for $15 or $20 buck's. If memory serves the truck had the original ign cylinder in it when it left me 3 years ago. I doubt it's been changed.

Wow, that's a 3 dollar key here .

 

[Gunfreak25]

Yeah I only have the 1 locksmith in town.

 

[cucvrus]

When you have the steering wheel off to change the lock cylinder get the lock pin moving freely. It will make everything work better as afar as the key and ignition switch goes. I have a car with no key. It is great. Push the button and go. Have a Great Day.

 

[marchplumber]

Good luck and let us know how it goes! Good to see ya "post" again!

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

I'm also going to re-key the entire vehicle as they are all different.

Once you get that far:

http://gmcpauls.com/lock_sets1.htm

Doors and ignition, keyed alike.

 

[Gunfreak25]

Got my key, 15 bucks. Does it look correct?
I'll be heading to pick the truck up this afternoon. It's a crazy story that I will explain later.

From my reading here it says if towing (dolly) putting the tcase in neutral is sufficient.

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[dependable]

That looks like a CUCV key alright.

 

[porkysplace]

Got my key, 15 bucks. Does it look correct?
I'll be heading to pick the truck up this afternoon. It's a crazy story that I will explain later.

From my reading here it says if towing (dolly) putting the tcase in neutral is sufficient.

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Yep.

 

[Gunfreak25]

It sure does, thank you gents

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[Gunfreak25]

We are using a UHaul tow dolly to bring this back home. It's only 75 miles or so. I just thought, will an M1009 front axle fit on a tow dolly? I read a couple places the wheel base is too wide, gonna have to figure something else out maybe.......I know the rear axle is narrower. So a backwards tow might be my only option, and pulling the front prop shaft of course if we decide to go that route.

 

[bikeman]

Check if the 1986 K5 blazer/pickup will fit. If so, you're good. Otherwise, I'd personally go with their largest car-hauler vs. the tow dolly, although I know it's more expensive.

 

[Gunfreak25]

As it is this was a total surprise and I've had to scrape the barrel to come up with the roughly $900 to bring it home. The tow dolly is all I can afford at the moment. The man on the phone took information for a 1986 K5 full size so if the computer say's it fits....well see i guess.

 

[cucvrus]

If you were closer I would have left you borrow my CUCV tow bar. All is well. The dolly will get the job done just fine. Drive safe and easy. No racing. Good Luck.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Check if the 1986 K5 blazer/pickup will fit. If so, you're good. Otherwise, I'd personally go with their largest car-hauler vs. the tow dolly, although I know it's more expensive.

Cost me around $75 a couple of months ago. One days' worth.