98 Grand Am GT Ignition.

[StanleyCup2007]

Hi Everybody. Any body have any idea why sometimes I cannot pull the key out of ignition? Sometimes after 10-15 saconds it will release it. Most of the time it does not. Is any one aware of anti theft feature on grand am. Its a pain in the butt starting the car 5 times to get the key out. It will shut the engine off but the panel lights and accesories and headligts stay on and you cannot turn the key past that point. Help! thanks

[crazy Jim]

If you've tried various keys to no avail then I would suggest a new ignition cylinder..

[xeroinfinity]

I would agree with Jim, you are going to need a new ignition cylinder.

and Welcome to AF StanleyCup2007.

[StanleyCup2007]

Thanks Everybody. I will try that. I will keep you posted on the result. Thanks Again crazy jim and xeroinfinity

[vamc]

This is a common problem wth the grand am and the alero.(one in the same car)

[xeroinfinity]

Originally Posted by vamc

This is a common problem wth the grand am and the alero.(one in the same car)

Actually its common in all cars with a bad ignition cylinder.
The problem with these are they are crap!

Though, so are lots of other cars, not just GM's.

[vamc]

LOL...Very true, i usually dont see this with a Honda or jeeps or fords, so i guess thats how i based my responce after. GTG!

[xeroinfinity]

Honda's will start with a screw drive if the lock cylinder fails, why do you think they are #1 on the stolen car list

[vamc]

Well,lol...The older ones are easer to steel b/c they did not have the chip in the key like the new ones. The older ones you can use a scewdriver or rip out the wires and connect them if needed if you wanted to take your time. LOL...if you yelled at it and told you were going to get a lady weighing 500lbs..it will do anything you want it to do. J/K