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ignition switch will not turn all the way off to lock wheel

Sent to Chevy Experts April 19 2008 at 2:50 AM
   

ignition switch will not turn all the way off to lock wheel won't turn to start either what is the quickest most economical fix for now

 

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1998 Chevrolet cavalier 2.2

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moving shifter back and forth slowly moving key forward and backward it acts like its jammed up

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Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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April 19 2008 at 3:56 AM (1 hour and 5 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
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Hello Customer (name blocked for privacy),

The only thing you can do is drill out the lock cylinder retaining tab and replace the cylinder. I will send you the factory procedure for drilling this out. If you don't have an "Angle Drill", you will have to get it towed to a shop that can perform this procedure. Since your cylinder is stuck in a position other than the off position, this procedure may not work. You will have to destroy the old cylinder, so make sure you get a new cylinder and new keys before attempting.

Hope this works out for you. I've done several over the years, and I know they are not fun.

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Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle (Without Key)

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) system.
  3. Remove the steering column shrouds.
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  4. Drill out the locking button (2) on the rear of the housing assembly (1) using an angle drill.
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  5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder (1) by pulling outward from the steering column.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the ignition lock cylinder (1).

Installation Procedure


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    Important: Ensure that all the metal shavings are cleaned from the steering column and ignition housing assembly.

  1. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the ignition lock cylinder (1).
  2. Insert the ignition lock cylinder (1) into the housing assembly while rotating the key approximately 5 degrees counter - clockwise.
  3. Install the steering column shrouds
  4. Enable the SIR system.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Perform the Passlock Learning Procedure.

 

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April 20 2008 at 6:56 AM (1 day and 3 hours later)
         
i removed the shrouds from colum i didn't have to drill out the button all i did was just push on the button and it pulled right out, ithen got a little crude because i didn't have another on hand i removed the tumblers put back together starts shuts off but won't turn back far enough to lock wheel and shut off power any oter ideas to get power off and wheel locked
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April 20 2008 at 8:45 AM (1 hour and 49 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
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June 26 2008 at 1:46 PM (67 days and 5 hours later)
         
the reason i have not accepted yet is because the problem is stil not fixed i don't no exactly what to check when checking the shifter cable my daughter has just been disconnecting battery cable when not driving i also have replaced the ignition switch and now the car turns over but won't start and the steering wheel still won't lock
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June 27 2008 at 5:48 PM (1 day and 3 hours later)
         
before i got your response i pulled the cable out of the colum and it let the key turn back and lock the steering wheel so i put the cable back in and it wouldn't let the key turn or unlock the steering wheel i messed with the end of the cable end that sticks out of the colum by the steering and it started working properly however after driving the car acouple of times the steering locked up and the key will not turn also i have already removed the tumblers from the ignition switch do you think i need to replace the cable, when i took the cable out of the colum the second time it was stuck i had to pull very hard to get it out and it cracked the plastic piece that slides into colum is it possible that this cable may have been my problem the whole time , i could use some directions on how to replace cable
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July 3 2008 at 10:04 AM (5 days and 16 hours later)
         
it was the ignition switch the whole time i got thrown off when the theft system wouldn't allow motor to run . a friend told me how to reset theft system working fine   thank you
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