The key in my 1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE will turn to the "on" position, but when I turn it to the "start" position, it wont budge, like there is something preventing it from moving. I have tried moving the wheel from side to side, turning the wheel, shifting in and out of park, different key, and all all have been no good. Key worked fine half hour before.
2007-04-29 12:21:58 · 7 answers · asked by paul b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When you mean 'it won't budge' I assume you mean the KEY and not the Car.
Sounds like your ignition lock has broken internally. Drive the car to a locksmith (if you can get it to start one more time) - maybe by jumping the starter wire (I also assume the wheel will TURN) and have them replace the switch. Should run you about $60 or so depending upon where you live. Its a moderate replacement at home, but youi need a steering wheel puller and not everyone has that in their tool box.
good luck.
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2007-04-29 12:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first if the guidance lock is on turn the wheel a million/2 way between the locking gadget (turn the wheel a million/2 a center meter left or precise then try turning the substantial If the guidance lock isn't on the turn the wheel so its engaged and consider out a similar If that fails the it would be proper to interchange the ignition that's easy to do, 1st purchase a clean ignition, 2nd take the plastic conceal from below the guidance wheel of, third come across the ignition barrel and unplug it (plastic black plug with a clip linked to the barrel) (insuring the battery is disconnected) , third unscrew the two/4 screws retaining the barrel on, 4rth plug new barrel in and shelter it back in place, then try commencing the vehicle (insuring the battery is re linked) it is going to artwork, if it dos replace the plastics, interest carried out playstation you will could shop the old key for the doorways and boot
2016-12-10 14:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by wheel you mean steering wheel i'm wrong, but this happens to me and I just have to jiggle the steering wheel back and forth and then it will turn over. Other than that I suggest calling click and clack and asking them!
2007-04-29 12:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by aol_sucks_but_im 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try starting it in neutral.
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in case you'd like to browse there or do a search on "ignition switch" or anything else.
Good luck.
2007-04-29 12:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by night_train_to_memphis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they key comes out
just get a new starter switch for the car
you may need to get new keys as well..
2007-04-29 12:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not the starter just ignition pretty cheap check with locksmith i belive not sure call around and see if they cant change it theyl tell you who can
2007-04-29 12:28:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
U need to change the starter of the car
2007-04-29 12:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋