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07-18-2006, 08:37 PM | #1 | |
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help the key won't turn
Our 89 Camero has developed an unusual problem. The key will not turn enough to start the engine. We also cannot remove the key. How do we fix this?
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07-19-2006, 03:32 AM | #2 | ||
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replace the ignition cylinder yourself. go to your local parts place and buy a DELCO ignition cylinder (25 bucks) and a haynes or chilton repair manual. if you have any questions PM me but the instructions are clear as day. you will also need a new snap ring as you probably will need to break the old one. and you'll need a steering wheel puller and a steering wheel lock plate remover. besides those, you'll need a baby phillips, regular size phillips, flat head, and a few of those star/hex things that chevy likes to use. trust me its not as daunting a task as it looks, i took 3 days because i had to run back and forth for parts/tools
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07-19-2006, 11:05 AM | #3 | |
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Re: help the key won't turn
I also think this should be in the Camaro forum.
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07-19-2006, 12:06 PM | #4 | ||
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but a name like "mrs. k" and 1 post gives you immunity..
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07-19-2006, 07:24 PM | #5 | |
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Re: help the key won't turn
Also, this can be a problem with any number of GM cars. I have read that you can borrow the the lock plate remover from some auto part stores.
My 89 Cad has tilt-tele wheel and probably a burned out turn signal contact, since one of my cornering lamps won't light. My bud who helps with my cars says the T/T will be a pain, so I am just putting it off.
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07-20-2006, 12:36 AM | #6 | ||
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yea i went ahead and bought one... i have tilt but not telescoping... my tilt is messed up, ask your guy what it takes to fix that for me. i can kinda shake the whole wheel assembly around.. its been this way since forever so don't worry about me pulling the wheel off while driving
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07-20-2006, 07:53 PM | #7 | ||
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do the easy part first. take a jumper wire and make shure you have a good ground and put a good ground on the light bulb. use a light tester and see if you have 12 volt at the tail light. no 12volt could mean you have a brake in the wire. next test the voltage at the relay. i had a pick up that the gound was bad for only one tail light. then for the running light a plug was bad had 12 volts all the way to the plug. |
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07-20-2006, 08:22 PM | #8 | ||
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07-21-2006, 03:12 AM | #9 | ||
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what is the pattern... 19 yr old male in MD 24-45yr old female in who knows where then you.
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