Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - IGNITION KEY CANNOT TURN OR STICKS IN ANY POSITION
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column System Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
| 2 | Verify that the lock system has a high lock effort. Does the lock system operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for an incorrect, worn, or damaged key. Is the key incorrect, worn, or damaged? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect for a faulty lock cylinder. Is the lock cylinder damaged? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the lock cylinder case assembly for damage. Is the lock cylinder case assembly damaged? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the ignition switch assembly for damage. Is the ignition switch assembly damaged? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the key. Refer to KEY AND LOCK CYLINDER CODING
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 8 | Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Tighten or replace the lock cylinder case assembly mounting bolts. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT ]. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to IGNITION AND START SWITCH REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |