Lock System Does Not Lock
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Lock System Does Not Lock
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: The ignition lock cylinder will not allow the key to be turned to the LOCK position. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Verify that the lock system does not lock. Does the lock system lock? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Rotate the steering wheel and attempt to turn the key to the LOCK position. Are you able to turn the key to the LOCK position? |
System OK | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 |
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System OK | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the automatic transmission park lock cable for binding or damage. Is the automatic transmission park lock cable binding or damaged? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the lock cylinder case for damage. Is the lock cylinder case damaged? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the lock cylinder for damage. Is the lock cylinder damaged? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Inspect the ignition switch for damage. Is the ignition switch damaged? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 2 |
| 10 | Replace the automatic transmission park lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement
in Shift Lock Control. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Replace the lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 12 | Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |