'98-Key does not come out when turned off

[oly1oly]

I have a 98 Achieva and sometimes when it is turned off the key does not turn all the way off and cannot be removed. I have read somethings about a passlock and something about fuses under the hood. my fuses are good, and I'm not sure about the passlock. After a few minutes I hear a click from the steering column and can turn off and remove the key. This is really annoying any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks oly1oly

[oly1oly]

For all that may be interested it finally happened. The key would not come out at all I had to disconnect the battery to keep it from draining. I removed the steering column cover and there is a white ignition lock with a brass colored button on the back of it I pushed on it and the key released. I still have not figured out what the problem is. I was told it is a theft deterent ignition lock. I removed it and key operates fine. New ign lock cost 35.00 not sure if that is the problem.

[randy78]

you only had to pay 35 for a new lock ??

wow they are 175 bucks here


dang thats not fair lol


the key cylinder lock that is

mine was doing that for a while even with the new lock in it but i just got rough with it and manhandled it to make it turn back when i wanted it to and now it turns back all the way just fine no problem finally

so i dunno

also my auto shifter is a real pita to depress the button and shift, it is a real struggle to get it out of park usually

these achievas have so many issues its insane..
good luck