Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock cylinder. Is the key stuck in the lock cylinder? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Can the key be turned to the OFF position and be removed? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Verify the adjustment of the automatic transmission shift cable. Refer to Floor Shift Control Cable Replacement
for the 4T45-E transaxle or Shift Select Cable Replacement
for the 5AT transmission. Can the key be turned to the OFF position? |
System OK | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Verify the adjustment of the park lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement
for the 4T45-E transmission. Can the key be turned to the OFF position and be removed? |
System OK | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect for a faulty lock cylinder. Is the lock cylinder damaged? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the ignition lock cylinder case. Is the case worn, damaged or loose? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
| 9 | Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the ignition lock cylinder case housing. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |