Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
A lot has been written on this site about this problem. I was having the problem of the key not turning, and having to try 6 or more times turning the steering wheel, etc. until it finally worked. I also read about others who were finally unable to turn the key at all, requiring a tow to the dealer and a bill for $1500.00 or more to fix. I want to thank Crossbow 39 for his nice thread on how to do this. I am a visual guy and thought I would take pictures and post a thread to help others. I also learned a few tips which may help others.
1.) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.) Remove the fuse panel access door to the left of the steering wheel, in the door jam area.
3.) Remove the air vent above the headlight switch. It just pops out.
4.) Remove the lower trim panels. First remove the "U" shaped panel below the steering wheel (one screw). This gives you access to 2 hidden screws which need to be removed.
UPDATE
NEWEST PDF FILE AS OF JANUARY 9, 2021, is V6 - edited by OneHundred80.
ANOTHER UPDATE:
Robert McCubbin's version is shown as "Skicky Key Fix and Stuck Key Fix McCubbin V1.PDF see download links below.
Last edited by pizzaguy; 01-26-2023 at 08:46 PM.
Reason: Added Bob's version