12-15-2010, 03:29 PM
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Ignition Switch Help
So today i let my dad drive my car today. so he comes home and asks me how i shut off my car. This got me worried.
I looked at the ignition switch and now it does not turn all the way to the left, thus leaving the battery on. Is there a way to fix this because now i dont even need a key to start my car.
I took off the clamp around the ignition switch and i noticed that you have to take off the whole dash to unscrew the screw. Who should i bring it to to fix, and how much will it cost?
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12-15-2010, 03:43 PM
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there might be something in the park switch that fell out keeping it from turning all the way i dunno how they work on these cars but im sure someone knows...try changing from park to drive and back a few times see if that helps might not be seated in park good
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12-15-2010, 03:43 PM
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make sure the shifter is engaged in park all the way
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12-15-2010, 04:14 PM
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You might try to put the car in neutral, pull the ebrake, and then be able to shut the car completely off. I've never had to do it with the Alero, but some of my past cars have done it. If that works then you have something wrong with your park switch, as previously mentioned.
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12-15-2010, 05:02 PM
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i tried all the tricks but still doesnt turn off.
its like my key isnt the right key for the ignition.
instead of it sliding in smoothly, i have to kind of force it in
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12-15-2010, 05:47 PM
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need a new lock cylinder sounds like...
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Well I know my car is female because she was bleeding for 7 days and didnt die!
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12-15-2010, 06:52 PM
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how much?
and how do i tell for sure?
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12-15-2010, 07:56 PM
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how much?
and how do i tell for sure?
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i paid $210 at the dealership because i couldn't find one anywhere else at the time. also i have heard sometimes you have to replace the ignition switch along with the cylinder.... that was another $200 
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[ion] C2 - I ran her hard, on nothing but the bare ground. After easing into it and progressively pushing down harder I could feel the pressure building and once it peaked I let off and she gave a loud cry from the blow off valve.
Ttop191 - ^ because your car is the only thing that will suck and blow that you can actually successfully get within 25 feet of
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12-15-2010, 10:07 PM
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im just thinking i might just need a new lock cylinder. is it possible to just switch it out and use the same harness?
and is it really necessary for me to bring it to a mechanic or is it a DIY kinda thing
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Tinted tail lights~~CAI~~Pacesetter Headers~~ Magnaflow High Flow Cat~~Catback Exhaust System
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12-15-2010, 10:20 PM
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im just thinking i might just need a new lock cylinder. is it possible to just switch it out and use the same harness?
and is it really necessary for me to bring it to a mechanic or is it a DIY kinda thing
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you can definitely do it yourself. took me maybe 20 minutes. make sure you get another key cut for the new cylinder tho cause the old key wont work. also if you get it from a dealership use the instructions haha.
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[ion] C2 - I ran her hard, on nothing but the bare ground. After easing into it and progressively pushing down harder I could feel the pressure building and once it peaked I let off and she gave a loud cry from the blow off valve.
Ttop191 - ^ because your car is the only thing that will suck and blow that you can actually successfully get within 25 feet of
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