Is an ignition lock cylinder the same as a trunk lock cylinder? They are different. An ignition lock cylinder is part of a car where the key goes to turn on the engine. A trunk lock cylinder is a piece that lets you use a key to lock and unlock the trunk. Due to the importance o...
The ignition cylinder in your 1998 Ford Contour unlocks the ignition and allows you to start the vehicle's engine. The '98 used a transponder inside the key as part of an anti-theft deterrent. However, when the ignition module fails, you may be able to turn the key, but your engine wi...