Pinpoint Test H : The Ignition Lock Cylinder Is Difficult To Turn
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- H1 CHECK THE KEY
- Inspect the key for an incorrect cut and damage.
Is the key correctly cut and free of damage?
Yes GO to H2. No REPLACE and PROGRAM the key. REFER to Key Programming in Anti-Theft Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) . - H2 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OPERATION
- Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and rotate the key through all ignition switch positions.
Does the key insert into the cylinder and rotate through all ignition switch positions without excessive effort?
Yes The mechanical function of the ignition lock cylinder is OK. No GO to H3. - H3 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WHILE INSERTING THE KEY
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional .
- With the lock cylinder in hand, apply light pressure to the back of the lock.
- With light pressure still applied to the back of the lock, insert and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder. Repeat this step several times.
Does the key insert and remove freely into the ignition lock cylinder?
Yes GO to H6. No GO to H4. - H4 CHECK THE KEY FOR BURRS
- Inspect the key for burrs.
Is the key free of burrs?
Yes GO to H5. No REMOVE the burrs from the key and RECHECK the key operation. If the concern is still present, GO to H5. - H5 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER USING ANOTHER KEY
- Obtain another key of the same type for the ignition lock cylinder.
- With the lock cylinder in hand, apply light pressure to the back of the lock.
- With light pressure still applied to the back of the lock, insert and remove the second key from the ignition lock cylinder. Repeat this step several times.
Does the key insert and remove freely into the ignition lock cylinder?
Yes REPLACE the original key and PROGRAM the new key. REFER to Key Programming in Anti-Theft Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) . No INSTALL a new ignition lock cylinder. REFER to Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional . - H6 CHECK THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FOR BINDING ROTATION
- With the lock cylinder in hand and light pressure applied to the back of the lock, rotate the ignition lock cylinder through all positions using the key.
Does the ignition lock cylinder freely rotate through all positions?
Yes INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to Steering Column Switches . No INSTALL a new ignition lock cylinder. REFER to Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional .