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!

[markdoane]

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

[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.

[doorgunner]

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

[doorgunner]

93 burb

[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.

[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

[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.

[doorgunner]

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

[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.

[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.

[doorgunner]

O.K. I guess
i'll be able to sleep tonite. Thanks for the immediate help. Just need to find my steering wheel puller> Thanks again

[RichardT]

Same thing happened on my 1992 Gmc jimmy, I bought part at Advance cheap and fixed it in the parking lot.
I also had to change both door key cylinders and that was cheap and easy too!
RichardT

[Pick]

I had that happen to a 1985 GMC P/U. Local mechanic fixed it for me, can't remember the cost.

[scottanlily]

Tim you'll have to get a tool for the tilt /lock plate to depress it to remove the small wire lock ring ,a pain to get it off ,the turn signal canceler harness
at the lower part of the dash needs to be unplugged to give the canceler some slack to pull it up abit to access the Torx screw that retains the lock cylinder, you won't have to go any deeper into the column unless the rack
is broke ,but that results in a different problem/symptoms,not related to it not turning .Like I PMd ,if you have a non tilt column the better /easier to
do .If you don't without the lock plate tool and try to do it without ,it'll be near
impossible to get the wire lock ring back on as the spring under the plate will fight you and the column shaft wants to also move down ,the tool is pretty cheap to buy ,then you'll have it for next time .

Scott

[doorgunner]

+Scott; Thanks for the info,I removed the steering wheel and then found the dreaded C clip. Tried the two handed screwdriver approach- NOT. Jusy picked up a steering wheel lock plate remover tool for $9.99. Will post a pictoral process of replacement of switch later tonite. Tim

[doorgunner]

Yup got er done! I was a little leary of doing this myself but a few members encouraged my on. Thanks guys. Explaining how to do this relatively simple task follows. Remove steering wheel. Use a puller for this. luckily I own one!