Key Stuck In Ignition

[doorgunner]

Motor running need fast help Tim

[overlander63]

Unplug the coil lead providing 12 volts to it.

[Fyrzowt]

Or pull the fuse to the fuel pump.

[doorgunner]

pulled the breaker disconnected the battery, problem is how do I fix the switch assy. Dealer item? Anyone done this before?oh it's my TV 93 burb and I need to tow something tomorrow!

[Fyrzowt]

Looking at your signature line....this is a crisis - make sure you break GROUND, just don't do it backwards.

What kind of vehicle is this?

Oh never mind, I type too slow, someone answered.

[Fyrzowt]

Not to ask the obvious here, Your steering wheel isn't locked against the lock cylindar? Try moving the wheel as you turn the key.

[markdoane]

Happened to my Audi. Cost $700 for a new ignition switch.

[doorgunner]

glad none of thet fine german enginnering isn't involved here!

[doorgunner]

93 burb

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

93 burb

You'll have to disassemble the column to get the broken lock out. With any luck, all you will have to take off will be the steering wheel, turn signal switch, and a torx or philips head screw holding the lock in place. If it doesn't come right out, you will need to go a little further to move the broken end back so it will slide out of the hole.

[overlander63]

If it isn't the lock, and I've seen a couple that weren't, there are two pot-metal pieces that can break and cause this. Hope that isn't what it is, they are a pain. They are the rack and pinion that the lock cylinder turns to actuate the switch rod.

[doorgunner]

tried all that stuff, rig shut down till daylight. But I gotta get it going . I'm trying to guess what is involved with replacing the key switch assy

[doorgunner]

Well thats all doable by me, Would the replacement be a dealer item, Thanks Terry

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

Well thats all doable by me, Would the replacement be a dealer item, Thanks Terry

No, any good auto parts store will have a lock cylinder with keys.