Old Feb 13, 2020 | 06:33 PM
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Default Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006

Originally Posted by Iamian17
Hi,

Hopefully you check this and are able to respond. My key is not turning and my steering wheel is locked.

I am hearing I need to remove the steering wheel lock but I don’t know how to do that.

Most everything I see says I need to be able to turn the key but I can’t.

How do I get the old ignition out? Can I grind the little button down next to the steering wheel and pull it out?

Will that unlock the steering wheel?

I’m lost...and need help.
I had the same problem, I put heavy vibration on the lock housing near the steering column and key turned, once it turned, I kept it turned, and disassembled and removed the entire lock housing, they show you videos of this, the reason the lock jams is a small pin with a tiny spring gets stuck and won't let mechanism turn, the pin is located under a 3/4 inch square plate that can be pried off once you remove the lock housing, pin and spring are not needed, I used a air chisel with blunt tip and turned key at same time, if you do not have access to air chisel, then use an electric vibrating blade wood cutting tool, or have someone tap on lock housing with a hammer not too hard as to damage the housing about two inches from steering column as you try to turn the key, Steve
 
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