Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Make sure that the transponder ring is aligned properly as per the instructions. It could just be in an incorrect position. Best of luck.
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Did you put the antenna ring back around the ignition cylinder?
Last edited by KDW4Him; 03-28-2016 at 08:30 PM.
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Hey guys, I just did this to my car but for some reason the car just randomly locks itself when I unlock it, no alarm flash it just locks itself, seems to do it pretty consistently time wise like 30 seconds after I unlock it. Starts up fine, first time starting it after the fix it cranked but wouldn't start tried again and it ran perfectly. Any thoughts before I start tearing into it again?
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Hey guys, I just did this to my car but for some reason the car just randomly locks itself when I unlock it, no alarm flash it just locks itself, seems to do it pretty consistently time wise like 30 seconds after I unlock it. Starts up fine, first time starting it after the fix it cranked but wouldn't start tried again and it ran perfectly. Any thoughts before I start tearing into it again?
If you are having problems related to starting, my best guess would be the ring transponder is out of place.
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
My 2005 Limited Roadster has sticky ignition issue. Going to do the repair in my garage. Key won't turn at all. So when I drill out the locking pin in steering wheel lock assembly , does that resolve it or do I still need to open up hatch and remove spring and pin? Are there 2 pins at issue?
Thx
Tom
Thx
Tom
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
My 2005 Limited Roadster has sticky ignition issue. Going to do the repair in my garage. Key won't turn at all. So when I drill out the locking pin in steering wheel lock assembly , does that resolve it or do I still need to open up hatch and remove spring and pin? Are there 2 pins at issue?
Thx
Tom
Thx
Tom
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
My 2005 Limited Roadster has sticky ignition issue. Going to do the repair in my garage. Key won't turn at all. So when I drill out the locking pin in steering wheel lock assembly , does that resolve it or do I still need to open up hatch and remove spring and pin? Are there 2 pins at issue?
Thx
Tom
Thx
Tom
As Mrmiata said, you have to drill just to be able to get the ignition assembly out of the car
so you can get to the hatch, pin and spring.
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Just a note - I did my third one on Monday and it was locked up. I found that 2 of the three I've done were stickiest when it was hot out. The one I did this week was sitting in the sun with the windows up. I opened the doors and then took my silicone lube and put it in the freezer for half an hour, sprayed it in and got the key turned. Luck - yes. Repeatable - maybe , maybe not.... may be worth a try to do it in the morning when it is cooler and remember don't take the key out if it works! I also had a hard time trying to get the tumbler out so I left it in this time and it saved a step - no problems.
Last edited by Reliableron; 04-20-2016 at 03:11 PM. Reason: opened doors not windows
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
Just a note - I did my third one on Monday and it was locked up. I found that 2 of the three I've done were stickiest when it was hot out. The one I did this week was sitting in the sun with the windows up. I opened the doors and then took my silicone lube and put it in the freezer for half an hour, sprayed it in and got the key turned. Luck - yes. Repeatable - maybe , maybe not.... may be worth a try to do it in the morning when it is cooler and remember don't take the key out if it works! I also had a hard time trying to get the tumbler out so I left it in this time and it saved a step - no problems.
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
I asked the wife is she had a can of computer keyboard spray and then I got the idea of putting the silicone in the freezer - it would be great if it worked but like I said seemed like I was lucky. Here's to someone proving it wasn't luck!!
Re: Sticky Ignition Key Fix for all Crossfires 2004 thru 2006
This worked for me. With the steering wheel in the locked position, I was able to move it, back an forth (maybe 2in of play) an the switch worked. I may of just got lucky, and I wasn't going to try it again.
I thought the fix had been done, when I bought the car. Never had a problem, then at the worse time an most inopportune moment (boss driving), it locked up.
I thought the fix had been done, when I bought the car. Never had a problem, then at the worse time an most inopportune moment (boss driving), it locked up.