Ignition key stuck in.
rkvons
06-26-2012, 01:27 PM
2005 Aveo. Hey folks, is there a solenoid that prevents the ignition key from coming out, or if I can't get the key out, is the ignition switch shot? Thanks.
mcthumber
06-26-2012, 04:37 PM
Gotta ask the obvious--
Did you move the steering wheel a little to see if it would take the pressure off the key?
Did you move the steering wheel a little to see if it would take the pressure off the key?
Tech II
06-26-2012, 10:40 PM
Floor shift? Key in column? Most GM's have a lock solenoid in the column, and there usually is an access under the column near key(may have a cover), where you can insert a screwdriver to push up on a plunger, to release key......problem could be BTSI solenoid, a broken wire, or bad lock solenoid...have seen a lot of broken wires....
rkvons
06-27-2012, 09:16 AM
Gotta ask the obvious--
Did you move the steering wheel a little to see if it would take the pressure off the key?
Yes, we tried that. It is a console shift and we moved that around in the "Park" area while simultaneously trying to get the key out with no luck. Also made sure the brake was applied. I tried taking off the stuff around the steering column, but for my first attempt, could not figure out how it comes apart without worrying about breaking it.
Did you move the steering wheel a little to see if it would take the pressure off the key?
Yes, we tried that. It is a console shift and we moved that around in the "Park" area while simultaneously trying to get the key out with no luck. Also made sure the brake was applied. I tried taking off the stuff around the steering column, but for my first attempt, could not figure out how it comes apart without worrying about breaking it.
rkvons
06-27-2012, 09:17 AM
Floor shift? Key in column?
Yes and yes. I will have to open up the steering column to take a look.
Yes and yes. I will have to open up the steering column to take a look.
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