you are going to have to take the whole key cylinder out.
Usually by removing the old switch and replacing with a new switch.
I also have a 2002 Chevy Malibu that had the weird blinker issue. Last year I checked it out and found it was a recall. You should be able to have it fixed for free. Mine was fixed last spring and I haven't had any problem since.
The ignition switch is located on top of the steering column when you remove the two nuts, one per side, and drop it down. The tilt column has this, but the fixed column (non-tilted) igintion lock has a harness coming out of the switch and runs through the column, then plugs into the harness under the dash. That's how I can tell the difference between the two.
a switch that has been fixed
if the fault has been fixed, u can remove code by disconnecting battery for 5 minutes then reconnecting battery if fault has not been fixed, it will keep showing up until it is fixed
do you want to know how to replace the ignition switch, which is not visible, and is the electrical part lower down on the column, or do you want to know how to replace the ignition lock cylinder, where you put the key in? *another thing to remember is that there was a recall on that part of an 89 f150. you can get it fixed for free at any ford dealership.
There is a recall on '97 sunfires ignition switches. My car wouldn't start and after trying it several times smoke started coming from the ignition column. they will install a relay switch w/ your ignition switch to convert high voltage away from it. If it doesn't start and you continually try it or hold it back too long it will start to burn as mine did A Pontiac dealership fixed it for free but I had to fight them on the towing costs. I would do a search on the recall or call a Pontiac/GM dealership and they can tell you if it goes towards yours... you! Also check for other recalls such as the PCM recall.
have you tried pushing in on the ignition as you turn it.you may have to push hard.that should be just a new ignition,otherwise it could be in the ignition circuit. I also had this problem and the dealership could not fix it. so I replace the Ignition switch and that fixed the problem.
Bad ignition switch.... took me forever and lots of money to find. Replace it and the fan will be fixed.
get a screw driver, shove it in, and turn it off. After, Go to a mechanic and get it fixed fast because it can result in a car fire if tinkered with to much.
I didn't want to wait, so I bought an ignition switch ($99 for a Duralast switch at Autozone) and installed it. It fixed my headlight problem. The directions to replace the ignition switch are attached. I have read that the ignition switch is the root cause of many electrical issues with Intrigues. My problem was I couldn't turn on the headlights manually, and I had to depend on the automatic headlight feature to turn the lights on at night, which stinks when I wanted headlights at dusk or in light rain (although I could run with fog lights, but darn it, I want my headlights to work!). I have read that others have only been able to turn their lights on manually without the automatic headlight feature working. Both issues appear to be fixed by either replacing the ignition switch or cleaning the terminals on the ignition switch. The theory is that most of the power system flows through that device and affects everything. I have heard about various heating and cooling system issues related to the ignition switch as well.
ignition switch happened on my 94 also that fixed the problem but you have to drop the steering wheel