Ignition Lock Cylinder is Stuck Inside Lock Cylinder Case
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: The ignition lock cylinder has been diagnosed as needing replacement but is unable to be removed from the cylinder case using the standard service procedure. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Ignition Lock System Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Attempt to rotate the key to the RUN position. Is the lock cylinder in the RUN position? |
Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 | Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 4 | With the shear bolt and case clamp removed, determine if the lock cylinder case can be removed from the column. Can the lock cylinder case be removed from the column? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | The steering wheel lock bolt, if engaged, may prevent removal of the lock cylinder case. DO NOT attempt to remove the lock cylinder by destroying the lock cylinder/housing. Carefully cut away the lock cylinder case from the column. Refer to step 8 in Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 6 | - |
| 6 | Remove and replace the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement
. 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 1 |