Pinpoint Test E: The Ignition Key Is Hard To Turn

• Check to see if the steering wheel is turned and locked full left or full right.
• Is the steering wheel locked full left or full right? 

Yes  : APPLY turning effort to the steering wheel in the direction of lock while turning the key to the ON position. TEST the system for normal operation.

No  : GO to E2.

• Check the ignition lock cylinder key for burrs, damage or an incorrect key cut.
• Is the key OK? 

Yes  : GO to E3.

No  : REPLACE the ignition key. TEST the system for normal operation.

• Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to HANDLES LOCKS LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
• Check the ignition lock cylinder by rotating the ignition lock cylinder through all of the switch positions.
• Does the ignition lock cylinder stick or bind in any of the positions? 

Yes  : INSTALL a new ignition lock cylinder. REFER to HANDLES LOCKS LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .

No  : GO to E4.

• Check for a binding or sticking ignition switch actuating rod, burrs around the rack and pinion actuator in the ignition lock cylinder housing, or insufficient lubrication.
• Are the ignition switch actuating rod, rack and pinion actuator and lubrication OK? 

Yes  : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation.

No  : REPAIR or LUBRICATE as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.