SL2 lock cylinder problem
Maksim Orlovich
As a new owner of a 93 SL2 I ran into a problem:
The ignition key sometimes gets stuck in the locked position and would not
move.
I had another key made by Saturn, but it made things even worse.
The guy who made the key never asked for my VIN number or key kode,
he just copied the existing key. An as soon as I put it in, it got stuck :-(
After half an hour of spraying it with WD 40 the technician from Saturn got
it out, but
now that same key still gets stuck as well as the original.
Anyone knows how hard is that to replace the ignition lock cylinder myself,
or how expensive is that to let the dealer do it?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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Darren
Try moving the steering wheel back and forth to free the key. That always
did the trick on mine.
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Lane
you should replace it before it gets worse and won't let go of the key at
all.
I did the job myself, and anyone should be able to do it with a Haynes or
Chilton manual ($10). I actually found the Haynes more helpful than the
Saturn factory service manual. Be forewarned, it does take quite a bit of
patience and some swearing and foul language will be required to do the job
properly.
The mechanism and all the moving parts inside are simple yet ingenious
(sp?). It's truly amazing. Your dealer's service/parts dept should be
able to set you up with all the parts you need for around $30. They will
need to give you parts specific to your key code, and I'd recommend getting
a few spare keys from them at the same time to replace your worn ones from
the bad lock cylinder.
The hardest part of the job is getting off the bottom trim piece screwed to
the column (because of very recessed bolts and a tiny hole that doesn't let
most sockets fit thru). You'll also need to be sure to disable the airbag
because you'll really be poking around.
Lane
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Copying a bad key makes a worse key. If that doesn't work, the tumblers
may be worn. Have the cylinder recoded and the problem should go away.
Ray H.
Igor Orlovich
I'll be talking to the dealer today.
Seems like the guy who made the key was to lazy to go and get the key
code for my VIN number, so he just copied my old key, tha migh have been
worn as well :-(
I'll keep you updated.