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Old 04-13-2008, 08:13 PM   #1
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'99 Key won't turn to start position

It stops just before the start pos. I have taken the lock cylinder out and if I stick a screwdriver into the ignition it will turn all the way and start but it quickly dies. I assume this is an anti-theft feature. Since I can start it that way, I am thinking it is the lock cylinder itself. AdvanceAuto has one for $196 but they say I have to get the dealer to reprogram the comp to change it. That means I have to get it towed there. I've heard people on here say they changed them themself. Is there a way to free it up somehow? The car is on it's way out and I don't want to sink a ton of money into it. Does anyone have any advise?
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Old 04-14-2008, 08:26 AM   #2
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Re: '99 Key won't turn to start position

look in the problem diagnosis section and read daughterisis1313 post about ignition key or ask this person on private message .The Haynes manual at the auto parts store has good info about changing the lock cylinder out . you will need the book. guess Iam to lazy to type all of the procedure out.

anwser to next post :COOL THEN I do not know how to free up
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Old 04-14-2008, 10:47 AM   #3
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Re: '99 Key won't turn to start position

I do have the manual. It is very easy to do. I just ordered the part for $210. It should be here in a couple days.
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Old 04-14-2008, 07:49 PM   #4
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Re: '99 Key won't turn to start position

Problem fixed! (I hope). My dad knows a little about locks so I had him look at it. We took the actual cylinder out. There is a long narrow brass cap that covers the lock pins. This had come loose enough to stick up a little and catch inside the sleeve. He popped that back into place and the key tured all the way to start. I put it in the car, reset the anti theft and it worked fine. To reset the anti-theft you turn the key to "run". Let it sit in that position for 10 minutes, turn it back to "off" and then start it. I stopped and Advanced and cancelled my order for the new one($210). I hope this helps others as I see alot of post on here about this.
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Old 04-24-2008, 03:37 AM   #5
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Re: '99 Key won't turn to start position

you wouldn't have to get it reprogramed anyway... past 2003 maybe.... but not on a 99.
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Old 04-24-2008, 02:16 PM   #6
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Re: '99 Key won't turn to start position

Yea i sell these all the time and have had to change one myself on my car, just gotta reset anti theft thats it.............it would be so easy to steal a car lol. Naughty naughty
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