Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Originally Posted by
keiranmcallister
Im confused about when and if you need to grind with a dremal? If you make it this far, are you good to go to reinstall as is? Cheers
If you don't have a stuck ignition yet then no need for the Dremel tool. You would only need the Dremel tool if the key won't turn right from the start. See step 16 in the PDF. On cars where the ignition is locked up and won't turn the release pin near the clamp bolt from step 15 cannot be pushed in since the key cannot be turned to position 1. Since the key cannot be turned to allow the release pin to be pushed in you need to grind it off to get the assembly passed the clamp and out of the car.
If you do have a stuck ignition then in my procedure at step D) "Rotate the assembly while pushing the silver locking pin in but pull the assembly out just enough to place the locking pin inside the clamp area to keep it retracted. Maybe 1/4"-3/8"" where I say to push the silver locking pin in is where you cannot push it in because the assembly is stuck.
Does that help?
These specific steps I posted allow you to skip the removal of the key cylinder from the assembly if you are fine with pounding on the cover with the key FOB hanging off the ign. assembly. I have done two of them this way so far.
Last edited by KDW4Him; Apr 17, 2015 at 08:21 PM.