try compressed air un the cylinder the key cylinder are greased and pocked lint and debree build up until it wont work you can also try a small amount of brake parts cleaner and comressed air at the top and the bottom of the key hole
Check for a broken wire in the harness going to the drivers door.
your door may not be closed all the way or the keys are still in or you did not lock it.
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING Up to 4 Transmitter Identification Codes (TIC’s) can be programmed into receiver at any given time. 1) Open driver’s door of vehicle. Leave it open through the programming procedure. 2) Move mechanical door lock lever to the LOCK position. 3) Insert ignition key and turn it to RUN position. 4) Turn ignition to RUN position. Within 20 seconds, aim a transmitter at receiver dome and press lock button, for at least 5 seconds. Once receiver accepts programming code the driver’s door will unlock. 5) Once first transmitter has been programmed, additional transmitters (up to 4) may be programmed into receiver. Within 20 seconds of the previous transmitter programming, move the mechanical door lock lever to LOCK position. Aim another transmitter at receiver dome and press LOCK button for at least 5 seconds. The door lock will cycle again. 6) To lock the programmed codes into the receiver, the ignition must be turned off and back on within 20 seconds after programming the last transmitter’s code. At that time, all previous codes are erased from the module.
If the security system on a 1991 Jeep Cherokee will not allow the jeep to start and the key will not turn in the lock, disconnect the battery for a few minutes. Try the key in the lock with the battery disconnected. If it works the first time, reconnect the battery and the system should be reset. If the key does not work in the lock, reconnect the battery and reprogram the key fob.
I'm not sure but try this, turn the key with one hand (gently) while with the other hand try (hard) to turn the steering wheel one way then the other.
how to replace ignition lock for 1999 vw beetle
TRY THIS Sit inside the vehicle with all the doors closed. Place ignition in the OFF position. Open the driver's door. Leave Open. Move the mechanical door lever to the LOCK position. Turn the ignition to the RUN position. Aim the transmitter at the Keyless Entry receiver and press Lock button. Hold for five seconds until the door locks cycle. Turn ignition OFF within 20 seconds.
is it a ford? push the key in further and then turn it
Need removal and installation instructions for an ignition lock cylinder -- 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited?
It engages and disengages the lock that starts the vehicle. There are 2 parts to the switch. The ignition switch and the lock assembly.
change the Ignition Lock lock switch
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do notstart the engine.2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three timeswithin 10 seconds.3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do notstart the engine.2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three timeswithin 10 seconds.3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
the steering wheel will lock and the key will come out, unless of course the ignition cylinder is broken
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
you need to be more specific. i am going to assume you want to know in what position is the ignition switch in lock. usually it is 2 positions back from "run" but it is in whichever position the key comes out of the ignition.
so you dont lock your keys in your car.
Ignition switch lock cylinder