re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Originally Posted by
Riptooth
This is the first time on this forum. Hopefully it can provide me with valuable information.
I just paid $2100 to have the ignition drilled out and two new keys made by the dealer. I now have a new problem. The hydraulic actuator which locks the doors and trunk has shorted out and wires show signs of corrosion due to leakage thru convertible window. Dealer wants $7000 to replace the harness and $1100 for hydraulic unit.
Where is hydraulic unit located on the right side of the truck space & has anyone had this problem? Looking for help on getting it fixed. Will look for unit and harness from junk yard as possible solution.
Where have you been? Fix for ignition key lock up is normally $0.00. You have been taken to the cleaners. It may happen again with the new parts if they installed the part that causes the problem in the first place and at that price I'm sure they did. See the cheap fix. (click)
Riptooth should be Rippedoff.
The lock issue is a common one and is caused when water leaks into the well where the pneumatic (not hydraulic) unit is located as you have found.
The unit can be obtained from a wrecker and is not necessarily from a Crossfire.
Use the part number (click) to get a new one, eBay may be a source as well. Do not buy the Chrysler part new, it will be a Mercedes part and you will pay dearly for Chrysler part number label on it. Obviously the wires may be damaged, but only the terminals are normally replaced. See the fix here. (click)
After soaking you for the ignition the dealer figures he has a live one and will soak you for more than the worth of the car in a couple of installments.
Last edited by onehundred80; Jul 20, 2013 at 12:19 PM.