Re: 2005 ignition key issue
Originally Posted by
beachguy
Hello All,
Just bought the Crossfire 12/2015 and am having what appears to be a common problem. Turning the ignition key and I have to play with it and the steering wheel at the same time. I'm hoping to get a lot of feedback here as I've seen fixes that are fuse related to taking out the pin in the housing. A local mechanic just replaced the fuel pump relay, says he can't fix the key issue but says to take it to a MB dealer. Called the MB dealer and they won't work on it, says to call Chrysler. They quoted the tumbler at $287, housing at $545 and of course a new key at $207.85. When I turn the key it gets "stopped" so I'm guessing it's that pin. If I was at home I'd do this myself, but I'm in Clearwater Fl for a bit and can't do it. So I'm looking for any suggestions, help. Thanks!
Read this and do it yourself for nothing. If the car works, wait until you get home.
This is for the 2004 to 2006 models only, they fixed the part at the factory after that.
If the steering is a turned a little, on a camber etc it can be hard to turn anyway. If turning the steering wheel fixes it then it may not be the sticky ignition problem.
Last edited by onehundred80; Feb 24, 2016 at 02:11 PM.