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03-21-2006, 12:01 AM | #1 | |
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2001 Alero Key won't turn from the off position
So I shipped my 2001 Alero with me from WA state to Italy in December when I transferred with the Navy. My car arrived here a month ago, I picked it up from base, drove it home and parked it. The next day I drove it to get gas, drove it home and parked it. I didn't go to drive it again for two weeks, but when I did go to start it up, the key would not turn at all. I have tried all myself, and the people here can think of, to include turning the wheels all the way to each side(wheel does not lock either), WD40 in the ignition, messing around with the gear shift( automatic), to anything else we can think of. Is this a problem of "you need a new ignition", or has someone else seen or heard of this? The big problem is, here in italy, we can't just drop it off at the local Olds dealer...they don't have those here.....Any guidance??? |
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Re: 2001 Alero Key won't turn from the off position
To start the Alero does not have a steering wheel lock associated with the ignition switch. So the steering does not lock.
The most likely possibility would be the ignition switch assembly and key release. However, there is a BTSI system where the key cannot be removed until it is in PARK. There is a BTSI solenoid or PARK switch in the shifter that sends a signal to the key release system.
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03-22-2006, 12:03 AM | #3 | |
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Re: 2001 Alero Key won't turn from the off position
So any sugestions then?
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