TERMINOLOGY

TERM DEFINITION
Barrel See Plug
Break-away Bolt See Shear-Head Bolt
Buzzer Activator /Lever Part of igniton lock that causes the key warning buzzer to operate when key left in ignition and driver door opened
Case See Lock Housing
Casting Number (Ignition Lock) Some igntion housing have a casting number embossed on outside which can often help identify lock.
Complete Lock (Ignition Lock) Lock including outside housing which may be installedon car as a complete unit as opposed to a cylinder or plug which need to go into original housing
Cylinder Assmebly (Ignition Lock) Plug and housing into which the plug is installed to make complete assembly. This is instllaed into another housing to create complete lock
Factory Alarm Alarm fitted at factory at time of maunfacture
Ignition switch Electrical part of the ignition lock assembly which fits onto rear of steering column lock housing.
Lock Housing (Ignition Lock) Part of igntion lock which attaches to the steering column
Lokc Housing (Door Lock) Part which the plug is inserted into to create a complete lock
Plug Only Actual plug or cylinder into which tumblers are installed. It must be installed into an outside housing which may create an assembly that must be installed into another outside housing
Unassembled Lock Lock supplied in parts without keys or tumblers that must be assembled