Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||
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DEFINITION: The ignition lock cylinder does not allow the key to rotate out of the LOCK position. | |||||||||
1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 | Verify that the lock system does not unlock. Does the lock system unlock? | 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 6 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||
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Important: Attempting theft or improperly removing the ignition lock cylinder breaks the barrel locking latch in the ignition lock cylinder. A broken barrel locking latch permanently prevents rotation or removal of the ignition lock cylinder. Inspect the ignition lock cylinder for damage. Is the ignition lock cylinder damaged? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
5 | Inspect the ignition switch for damage. Is the ignition switch damaged? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||
6 | Replace the key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | -- | ||||||
7 | Replace the ignition lock cylinder, if possible. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||
8 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 10 | -- | ||||||
9 | Replace the following components:
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | -- | ||||||
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
