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On 1998 Pontiac ignition key will not copletely turn off and shift is in park?
the ignition lock cylinder is bad
Where is the ignition switch on a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am?
The ignition switch is immediately behind and attached to the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition lock cylinder is where you place the key to start your vehicle. If you are haveing problems with your vehicle not starting and or turning the key, more than likely you need to replace the ignition lock cylinder. It is common for these to go bad in GM vehicles.
What if the car loses all power when you put the key into the ignition Any suggestions?
Sounds like a bad ignition switch. note: the actual "switch" is different from the lock cylinder part. The lock cylinder turns the switch.
What happens when the tumbler in the ignition switch is bad?
To be clear, this is the cylinder ignition lock we are talking about, not the ignition starter switch. If the tumblers are damaged or 'bad', the key may be able to be removed fromt the ignition lock while the car is running. Also, the key may simply not go into the ignition lock anymore. On most cars the cylinder ignition lock is a separate item and can be replaced for a moderate price. However, this is not something for a novice to work on since this is just one of many interconnected parts. Messing with a ignition system may make your vehicle unable to simply start again.
Where is the ignition module for a Pontiac Grand Am gt at?
Not sure what the symptoms are, but I am guessing you are referring to the anti-theft module. It is located in the ignition cylinder lock. It is common for this to go bad in the Grand Am and other GM products. Not sure what the symptoms are, but I am guessing you are referring to the anti-theft module. It is located in the ignition cylinder lock. It is common for this to go bad in the Grand Am and other GM products.
Do you need to replace the whole ignition lock assembly when the electrical portion of the ignition switch goes bad in a 1993 Honda Civic LX Auto Trans?
If the lock cylinder is faulty, the entire steering column lock assembly will have to be replaced. reference " Haynes Repair Manual"
How do you know when the ignition tumbler is bad or if it the ignition cylinder?
The ignition tumblers are part of the cylinder , they are internal and are what differentiate the key cuts. They do occasionally stick and bind the ignition cylinder
Is the ignition switch or cylinder bad on a 1988 Continental when you need to push the key past the on position to keep the digital dash lights on?
Impossible to say for sure until you look but I'd guess it's the lock cylinder. I am not familiar with your Continental, BUT have worked on Ford products for over fifty years. It is very possible that the problem is simply a misadjustment of the linkage between the lock cylinder and the ignition switch itself. Unsually on Ford products, the ignition switch is NOT located AT the lock cylinder, but instead is mounted on the top side of the steering column below and behind the instrument panel, just above the brake pedal. The linkage between the lock cylinder and the ignition switch is a small diameter metal rod, and the relationship of the two is adjusted by loosening two screws on the ignition switch itself, and moving it closer to, or farther away from, the lock cylinder. I would check and readjust before attempting to replace [expensive] either the ignition switch or the lock cylinder.j3h
What can be causing a 95 Cadillac digital dashboard to stay lit when you shut the car off and remove the key?
Most likely is a bad ignition switch or lock cylinder.
How do you know if your key is bad 1992 Cadillac?
If the key will turn in the ignition cylinder, the only other fault the key can have is a missing or damaged resistor. The resistor is in the middle of the key and looks like a small black oval. The resistor has one of 16 specific values and is "read" by the Pass-key module. If you have a vehicle with 30K or more on the odometer that won't start, and everything else is good, (battery, starter etc…), the most likely problem is the two little wires that connect the Pass-key module to the ignition cylinder. These wires have to flex each time the cylinder is turned and eventually break at the ignition cylinder. The only reliable repair is to replace the ignition lock cylinder and key. New Ignition lock cylinders do not come with real ignition keys, only a temporary key to identify the cuts. If the cylinder is changed you have to purchase a new key separately to match the old key resistor and then cut to match the new lock cylinder.
Why would a key sometimes get stuck in a 1998 grand-am. If it gets shifted back into drive and then back into park the key will sometimes come out?
Bad Ignition lock cylinder , Bad shift interlock solenoid, burr on the key.
What could be wrong if your ignition on 1989 Jeep Cherokee wont turn completely?
either the ignition switch or the lock cylinder itself is bad. I would change both and check the rod that goes into the switch to make sure it is not binding up
