How do you fix steering locked up and key locked in the ignition

 

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ru-2006-a.html

 

Do a search for "Sticky Key Ignition Fix". There's a detailed step-by-step to correct it.

 

Note: When it's locked up.. you get to drill the pin out by the steering column.. when you get to the point your ready to work on it.. use computer duster (compressed air inverted) to see if it will let you get that much needed key turn on the switch.. seems "freezing" the assembly might save you from drilling.. "new theory" we need to confirm a couple times here...

 

I may be wrong. But I don't believe the sticky ignition is your problem. That usually involves not being able to turn the key to the on position. I've never heard of that problem locking your key in the ignition. I am assuming you can't turn the key in either direction, right?
Look and see if your wheels are turned all the way to the left or right. If they are then it might have put back pressure on the locking mechanism when you shut the car off.
So, try this before you go wild with a drill. start rocking your wheel forcefully in the direction the the wheels are turned while attempting to turn the key. You may have to to put some oomph into it. No harm in trying.

 

Maybe I am reading this all wrong BUT... Are you sure the car is in 'Park'? Is there an adjustment for that 'interlock' that sets the lock cylinder to the position that allows the key to be removed?




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I thought about this after my post.. you can't take the key out in neutral.. so something along that "interface" must be messing up?

 

Just got a 2004 manual crossfire,drove home,put it in the garage,today it will not start.
Key will turn to light up the panel lights,but will not turn to engage the starter motor.
other strange things, cooling fan runs at full speed,rear spoiler will go down but comes up again.?
anyone got some ideas.?...?

 

Sounds like the RCM is bad.

 

Check under the passenger foot well carpet and see if it wet.If wet check your TCM for water damage.Does the sound system work ok? Could have water if that is dry. Take out the ECM open it up(directions on a thread here) see if the three middle relays engage when the car is in on position. If not tightend 1 does a great job rebuilding them for people.
hope I helped

 

You found the sticky key fix, did you look for the high speed fan and spoiler fix?
Spoiler fix is often caused by a bad battery, I have forgotten the high speed fan fix.

 

Thanks for the info on the RCM module.
Will check this today.

 

Thank you all for your input, resolderd the RCM module and now have engine start.
Not had a chance to check for other problems due to weather here, either too hot or thunderstorm with hail..