Key Cannot Be Removed in the Off Lock Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Key Cannot Be Removed in the Off Lock Position
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column System Description? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that the key cannot be removed from the lock cylinder in the OFF position. Does the lock system operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for incorrect, worn, or damaged key. Is the key incorrect, worn, or damaged? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect for a faulty lock cylinder or release button. Is the lock cylinder or release button damaged? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 3 |
| 5 | Replace the key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding
in General Information. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 6 | Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (Without Key) or Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (With Key) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |