Take it to a general motors dealership, give them the year of your car and the model and bring your registration, your license, and about 30 bucks.
How is the ignition key switch replaced on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire? And after replacing the switch would I have to have it Towed to the Pontiac Dealer in order to have the car key programed to the Computer?
how to remove key cylinder on 98 sunfire
On the column accross from the key lock cylinder
If you pick up a Haynes or Chilton manual for the car, it will show you how to remove and replace the ignition switch. You might be able to find out why it won't turn without having to replace it. Another option would be to call a locksmith.
cant you need a scanner to check codes from 1996 and newer
the new key has to be coded by the dealer costs 20$
I'd pick up a Haynes or Chilton manual for the car. It will walk you through the procedure.
Does the engine turn over every time you try, or does it sometimes do nothing when you turn the key?
take your key to a hardware store and ask them to copy it. it wont cost much. if you lost the key completely, you are skrewed
The door/trunk key costs a few dollars. The ignition key, which must be programmed, costs around $50.
the ignition key will not turn if the steering wheel is locked in place. The steering wheel locks in place when it is turned with the ignition off. If the wheel is locked just try turning the wheel back and forth and turn the key at the same time, this will unlock the wheel, and allow the key to turn
You do not need a key to replace the ignition switch.