I would have the ignition itself replaced. These go out all the time and will leave you stranded. Get a new ignition keyed to your current key and you won't have to do programming. A locksmith can do this for you. Do it soon though before it stops turning.
Get a locksmith to make one to the non original cylinder.
what do you mean a regular ignition key? If you are talking about having a copy made, then it won't work. You will need to get it from a dealership because the original key has a chip in it meaning you can't get a duplicate unless you get it from the dealership.
Yes it can
run the V.I.N. at the dealership
Is should not be that difficult. Pickup a service manual, I believe that the Saturn uses GM's Passlock Anti-theft system. If you are having problems with the ignition or the car starting, it is more than likely thie ignition cylinder lock. This is a common problem with GM vehicles. This also should not be all that difficult to replace. There is a bit more to it than replaceing the ignition cylinder lock you will have to reprogram the system to read the new key unless you have the new lock keyed to match the original key.
I have the same car. You have to go to the dealership. I tried getting it duplicated at home depot and the key didn't work. I tried turning it on several times and the only key that worked was the original key. It's encoded there for, you have to get a new key at the dealership.
The appropriate way to remove Brava ignition barrel is to start by removing the ignition cowling. The housing is held in place by three screws located on the underside of the cowling. Remove the three screws and the plastic cowling. 2. You now have the ignition barrel holder exposed which is a long plastic cylinder running across the underside of the steering column. Looking at the underside of the cylinder you will see a small cut out in the cylinder. If you look in this cut out you will see a metal lug protruding into the cut out from the inside of the cylinder. Using a flat bladed screwdriver try pushing the lug towards the centre of the cylinder. If it moves inwards move to step 3. If it does not move turn the key in the ignition barrel and then retry pushing the metal lug inwards. 3. With the metal lug pushed in lever the ignition barrel out. The barrel should slide out easily. 4. If you are replacing the barrel with a second hand one please bear in mind that your ignition system will still require the transponder located in the key from the original ignition barrel. There are two ways of overcoming this the first is to strap the original key towards the outer edge of the ignition barrel either using electrical tape or a tie wrap. The second method is to obtain a transponder key with replacement barrel and remove the transponder out of this key and replace it with the transponder from your original key. The transponder looks like a black piece of metal which is wedge shaped. It is quite small and be careful not to drop it when taking the keys apart.
this has happned to my 93 dodge spirit just this week. brought it to the repair shop and it was the starter. if its the original starter(i am not the original owner) then im supposing it was due. overall, this is a good car and worth the money for the infrequent repairs. very few problems and a reliable, trustworthy friend. . It could be the back of the ignition key cylinder, they are prone to breaking. If the key feel like it turns farther now, but it doesn't crank, that is probably the cause.
Take your VIN and proof of ownership to the dealership and they can get you a new key.
Go to dealer, expensive, have to get one through them so key is the same as the original so you don't need two keys, door/ ignition. Tear apart steering column.
if it is an original radio, you can get the code trough the Mercedes network dealership
You need to go to the dealership to get the code. I was told it needed to be the original dealership in which it was first bought but don't quote me on that.