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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.
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Why when you turn the ignition key nothing happens?
It could be a bad battery, or connection. A bad starter and or solenoid could be the problem, along with an ignition switch to name a few.
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
I have to tick the tumbler back and forth to get the engine started. Is it the Combination switch or ignition switch?
It could be just the key is worn. Try Having a new key made, BUT NOT ON A GRANDER TYPE KEY MAKER. it could be the cylinder is bad
Can a bad ignition switch keep the starter engaged?
Probably not a bad ignition switch, but more likely a bad starter solenoid. It takes a lot of current to get a starter to turn, to much to go through such a small switch like the ignition switch. The ignition switch actually controls a relay(solenoid) which can handle the needed current to get the starter going. On a lot of modern cars the solenoid is built into the starter unlike older cars and trucks where it was mounted on the firewall between the battery and the starter.
Why on a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu would the radio heater and gauges work intermittently?
It sounds as if you have a defective ignition switch. The next time it happens you need to turn the key slightly. If it starts working then the ignition switch is bad.
How can you tell if the ignition switch is bad on a 95 Mercury Villager?
A bad ignition switch, on your 1995, Mercury Voyager, will cause the vehicle not to start. In most cases a bad ignition will cause the engine not to turn over.
What do I do when my 2000 Chevy Malibu is in park and I can't turn my key to the off position and the key still comes out of the ignition switch?
The neutral safety switch is bad, the ignition does not recognize it is in park. Your ignition switch may be bad.
How do you start a Mercury Villager with a bad ignition switch?
You don't. The ignition is required to start the car. If it fails you need a new ignition switch.
Have 1996 camaro rs when turning key to start the security light comes on and nothing happens can anyone help?
bad VATS, vehicle security system. you need a new ignition tumbler then another key made. the tumbler is 50 bucks at auto stores and the key is 45 for a copy.
Can a bad ignition switch drain the battery?
yes
Can't get car go into park but will go in all other gears?
my car did this and it was because the key was pushed to far in. Be careful not to break key but try pulling back on key and then try to turn it off. Also could be because the tumbler in the ignition are going bad, then you need to replace ignition switch
Why is there no power to the coil in my 1989 ford f-350 with 460CID?
1- bad relay 2- blown fuse 3- ignition switch 1- bad relay 2- blown fuse 3- ignition switch 1- bad relay 2- blown fuse 3- ignition switch
