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1994 Pontiac Grand Prix ignition stuck in on position
The car started fine, but later on would not turn off. I tried everything I could think of and finally got the car turned off, but still can't get the key to turn back off and come out.
Re: 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix ignition stuck in on position
You are going to have to probably take this somewhere to get fixed the tumblers inside the ignition lock cylinder have become unlocked and are jamming the cylinder.
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Suggest disconecting the battery. Then you can work on the problem. it is not clear if the issue is the key stuck in the start position in the iginition switch or if the starter motor is stuck (running) after the car starts. If it the starter motor is running... Time for a new starter. If it is the ignition switch, try
pushing the key in and turning back off. Still stuck? Try pulling pn the key and turning off. Either way, if it is the key, yime for a new ignition switch.
You need a new starter solenoid. It is essentially a heavy duty remote switch that is activated by your ignition key switch.
The solenoids get stuck or don't conduct well after 6 to10 years.
it mite be that ur steering wheel is lock to one side,,grab steering wheel & turn it left or right, it will move a little,,try turning key when u hold the steering wheel in the middle,,
Not an expert by any means, but I had a similar problem.
Everything was fine until one morning (it was a bit chilly out in my defense) I used my remote starter to warm up the car before leaving.
I forgot I had used the remote and hit the brake to shift into drive. Engine stopped (obviously with no keys in it!). I thought I could just put the keys in and go, but ignition would not catch.
I've actually made that mistake a few times before, but that day, for the first time ever, it prevented the engine from starting for a good 2 hrs.
Really was no solution. I just let it sit and kept trying every 30m or so with both the key and remote starter. The remote starter finally got it going again and this time I followed the instructions (put key in and turned to "On" position).
Since then, it has started up as usual.
if battery cable and starter is good . key entry security mode is on or going bad .try another car key .if cranks that it if not. put key in ignition. turn the key to on position .for 10 minutes. dont touch nothing if security lights off turn switch off for 5 secs.if starts your .security body control module or ignition switch is bad that a dealer ship job .have to have tech 2 scanner to reprogram it to crank.
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