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No, not really, and you should try to use the easy to understand terminology I posted this morning. It'll be a lot easier to understand if we are all calling things the same name-lock cylinder (key slides in to), Steering wheel lock (locks the steering wheel, also this is what the lock cylinder is housed in), ignition switch (the electrical part).
IF the key that started the car also unlocks the doors, then you just need a key, if you are unsure it wouldn't be the worst idea in the world to just order a key.
IF this really is a "generic" or shall we say "non-matching" lock cylinder, then you are pretty much dicked. You need to order a lock cylinder, steering wheel lock, and ignition switch and replace it all, this is where you almost need to remove the upper steering column jacket tube to disassemble it, at least this always seemed like the easiest option, if not the speediest. The new lock cylinder will include 1 new key, but again if you're not 100% sure about the current lock cylinder being generic (door key and ignition key were 2 different keys) then I'd order just 1 key to see if it will turn in the ignition. If it won't you can order the new lock cylinder by VIN (so it'll match the door key), then you'd have 2 keys for the car (the one you ordered and the one that came with the lock cylinder).
Gilly
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