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Ignition trouble, Key will not catch.


Sent to Car Experts April 04, 2005 6:30 p.m.
1989 cavalier. The key will not turn all the way to catch So I have to push start it.Do you have a step by step phote or page that will walk me though this.Ignition problem. Thank You for your time.It just seem's like something a person could do for them self's., James
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Status: Closed   Value: $5   
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April 04, 2005 7:11 p.m. (40 minutes and 22 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
 

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION of Ignition lock. You do have to have some understanding of how to do some of these things. You will need a puller to remove the steering wheel.


1982-90 Vehicles

See Figures 1 and 2

  1. Remove the steering wheel.

  2. Turn the lock to the RUN position.

  3. Remove the lock plate, turn signal switch or combination switch, and the key warning buzzer switch. The warning buzzer switch can be fished out with a bent paper clip.

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Fig. 1: You can use a bent paper clip to remove the key warning buzzer switch on 1982-90 vehicles


  1. Remove the lock cylinder retaining screw and lock cylinder.

If the screw is dropped on removal, it could fall into the column, requiring complete disassembly to retrieve the screw.

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Fig. 2: Installing the lock cylinder on 1982-90 vehicles


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To install:

  1. Rotate the cylinder clockwise to align the cylinder key with the keyway in the housing.

  2. Push the lock all the way in.

  3. Install the screw, then tighten it (1.7 Nm) to 15 inch lbs.

  4. The rest of installation is the reverse of removal. Turn the lock to RUN to install the key warning buzzer switch, which is simply pushed down into place.

     

Edited by Tech501 on April 4 2005 at 7:13pm
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
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