Thanks for this video I took my smart phone and loaded the video in my grand am and was able to follow step by step to change the ignition switch and the lock cylinder. It took me about 6 hours but it saved me hundreds of $$$$. The mechanic up the street wanted over $700.00 to fix it, and being single that was not possible. Thanks again I would not have had any idea how to fix this problem without it.
In my case, when I would try to start the car, the security light would stay solid and the gauges wouldn't move. I could wiggle the key or turn it to the on and start positions, and then *sometimes* it would crank. If the engine was cold, the security system would cut power and the gauges would fall back to zero before it turned over. Turns out this is the ignition switch itself being fubared. Replacing it worked like a charm. Many thanks for this video, it helped a ton and saved me several hundred dollars of taking it to a dealership where they wanted nearly 400 bucks for the stupid repair that took me just over an hour to do myself.
Spot on directions!! Thank you...just to be extra safe I disconnected the battery all the way and waited 30 minutes before messing around with disassembling anything. Keep up the good work
Thank you! I have an '03 Grand Am. For two years, I've had issues with the car not starting when it was cold weather out. Only when the interior was heated would it turn over with no issues. Just recently, I found out that I could crank it by turning the key to a certain spot. The check engine light wouldn't be on while cranking. I replaced the ignition switch following your video, and now it cranks perfectly.
Hi there, I have a 2001 Grand am also and I had the same problem, It is very simple. The actual switch for the fan speed, temperature, and air flow direction is faulty. The air flow direction switch diverts vacuum pressure to the different doors in the vents. that switch is either broken inside or leaking. I went to the junk yard and bought the assembly for 20 bucks, took the shroud off, too two screws out and it was plug and play, worked like a charm. Cheers.
This video helped me so much! My GAGT wasn't even cranking muche less turning over. After going through a battery, starter, and alternator we finally arrived at the switch but neither one of us ever attempted it before. THANX!
Awesome vid thank you so, much great camera work and great explanation my daughters 2001 grand am was giving me fits,ordered the part off ebay for 32 bucks and watched your video as I was doing the job.Got done cranked it over and she started right up and best of all no air bag deployment : ).Thanks a ton could not have done it without your help.
Thank You Young Man . I had one out (almost) the other day. I got lucky and was able to partially disassemble the switch and clean most of the contacts. some of them were pretty bad and that fixed it. Now that I've seen your video I know how to remove it completely. I was able to figure out how to remove the cable that goes to the shifter but didn't think to remove the cylinder before removing the last connector. That made it much harder to service the switch contact.
Great video, I had taken the stereo out but could not get the switch to come out that way. Taking the instrument group out is so much easier then I thought. So tomorrow we will get it out and replaced. Thanks again for a very through video
Thanks for the video! It was a big help swapping out my ignition switch. As long as the switch isn't completely dead, you can give yourself more time if you take 200 (or close to it) grit sandpaper and clean off the contacts from both large rectangular connections (roughly 7-8 large ones and 3 small ones).
If the car is doing nothing when you turn the key, I would check the battery to make sure it isn’t bad (too low voltage, connections are secure and making contact).
Dude you rock. This was the problem on my mother in laws car. And I fixed it cheap cus of you. Mechanic wanted 400 to fix. I bought the part at ebay for 35 dollars and thats all it took. Thanx. You fucking rock
I just did this and it worked perfectly. Very descriptive and easy to follow. I do my own work but this was difficult to do without this video. Good job.
That is usually a bad key cylinder, where it is broken inside where the key goes, or a bad steering lock pawl, which connects the steering wheel to the ignition. You could try getting graphite powder, putting on the key, and moving it back and forth. There is a 1-in-10 chance that this will work.
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Gt. I put the key in sometimes and everything comes on, radio, dash lights, ect... so the battery has plenty of juice but it wont turn over. Doesn't even click? Some guy at a garage said something maybe about a wire that's not working correctly?
A friend came over with his 98 Malibu 3.1. With the key on, engine off for about 10-15min, he went over to get the key out. Turning the switch off and removing the key, and then trying to start the car about 5-10min later, everything electrical was dead. Or so it seemed. Not being a noob to car repair, I checked the battery by temp replacing it with a known good one. No change. We changed the ignition switch. Still no change. But in the process, there were many times that various buzzings and clicks were heard. The electric trunk release would click for a while, something that I could hear inside the car but he couldn't outside the car. They were rapid. The lights would not come on, but one time they did and immediately went back off. An intermittent buzz could be heard emanating from somewhere behind the fuse panel on the passenger's side. No fuses were blown anywhere, either there or elsewhere. Nothing identifiable could be found wrong. When the clicks and intermittent buzzes were heard, any indicator lights on the dash panel, as well as an charging adapter connected to an outlet, would simultaneously dim and re-brighten in concert with the noises. But when the power was totally lost, EVERYTHING went off and would not come on. Could this be the work of the Pass-key/Passlock system, ie. bad lock cylinder (as the key can be removed while in on position)? Or is his computer dying/dead?
Sometimes the noises would be made without the key even in the ignition, and with the switch in the off position. I've read elsewhere of others having the horn blow and/or the windows operate with the vehicle off and key in hand and they're outside the car. From what I've read, this car is a piece of crap anyway, riddled with all sorts of problems that GM scrapped in favor of a makeover starting from the drawing board. There are good stories out there, but they are outnumbered by the horror stories and encumbrances of having to deal with unnecessary junk often daily. This includes intake manifold gaskets, which this guy has had to replace too. Surging while driving is also a problem he's experienced and the problem we were working on. I connected my Auto-Xray code scanner, just as i had before, and 20-30 min later everything electrical in totality died. Connecting the code scanner, which I had done to his car 3-4 times before for the surging, was the reason the key was left on.
I've been watching other vids and it looked like you could remove the ignition cylinder just by removing the radio, but you remove the entire instrument panel as well. What am I missing here?
The most likely thing is that the ignition switch needs to be replaced. You could try getting some graphite powder from the auto store, put on the key and work in and out. The only way I personally know of to get a jammed ignition switch out is drill it out with a 5/8" drill bit. It is very important to keep it centered, parallel, and do not go too deep.
Have a 2002 Olds Intrigue. When I put in the key, and start to turn it so it will crank, all the dash lights start flashing on and off fairly rapidly. Strange. The car will not start when it is doing this. If I pull out the key and try again and again, it will finally stop this everything flashing crap, and will start and run as per normal. My turn signals operate about 25% of the time, and my power windows master switch will operate the power windows only about 5% of the time. Any clue what may be wrong with this GM odd duck ?
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS that cranks but will not start after it has been driven. The dealer performed the recall on the ignition switch and replaced the ignition control module wire connecter. I do not know what to do.
Good job!! I have an '02 Olds Intrigue. The way the dash pad cover is made, it isn't as easy to get to the 2 ten mm bolts that hold this ignition switch in place. Who wants to remove the whole dash cover? Seems like a nightmare to do this on the Olds version of these GM cars... ANY IDEAS?
@@leeglenn345 It's okay, Lee. I appreciate your kindness. It seems the Chevy's and Pontiac's are a better design as far as getting the entire switch out. I looked at a '02 Monte Carlo and a '00 Malibu in the last couple of days and they appear much easier. Thanks anyway, Sir.
I don't know if it will turn or not, but probably not. See other comments below about resetting the ignition, as there is programming of keys, technically. You can reset the ignition yourself easily and this is likely to solve the problem.
Great video! It looks similar to my2006 Grand Prix, which I will be changing out soon. My question is, if I also replace the lock cylinder, will the new keys work or will I need to re-program them?
Where exactly do you drill it out? From the front where the key goes in?? or one of the tabs on the side. Tried with a new cut key and that didn't work. The Park Lock Cable will not come off back of ignition without the key in "on" position. 1st thing I tried was graphite.
My igintion is locked, will it turn when I go to take it out? I was also told I would have to reprogram my keys go tany suggestions for that after I install the new ignition?
I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand am gt and when I put the key in to start my car it will not let me turn my key at all. It stays in the off position. I have tried about everything I can. I have wiggled the steering wheel. I tried to put wd40 in to loosen up any jammed parts. I called around and I'm just not sure how to figure out which one (ignition switch or the lock and key switch) I need replaced. I want to be able to do this myself verses paying for it to be fixed. I also have theftlock. Ideas?
I am changing out the ignition switch & the ignition lock cylinder but the key that was left in the car doesn't turn the cylinder at all so I can not remove the last wires & the cylinder. At can I do to get the wires out?? -Jackie
It sounds like the Hall effect sensor on the ignition unit that the lock cylinder slides into. To diagnose, search on our other video. Search TH-cam for "Yeechblitz torch ignition".
my car starts up every time and I think my ignition switch is going bad. when its cold outside my gauges, hvac, windows don't operate until the car warms up or until I hammer fist the dash board. when its a warm day all these bad symptoms don't happen. any ideas. I have a 2000 pontiac grandam gt
Hi can you tell me how this is connected to the steering wheel locking system.My 2004 Olds. Alero stars fine but the steering wheel doesn't lock anymore.Can you tell me if there is a relay or module that gets energized, that locks the Steering Wheel.Appreciate a reply.
My key is stuck in the ignition an now it won't go into park. This all happen the same time. But it is a Chevy ignition in my 04 grand am. Would that be the problem. ???
Nice picture of you, DynastyQq9. If you can get the key out, put graphite powder on the key and work it into the keyhole. If not, try pulling your steering wheel hard in one direction, and then the other, as you try to work the key out.
I cannot think of a way to do that at the moment, although there surely must be a way. Try these first: Turn key in opposite direction, remove, insert and try again; Turn the key lightly while turning the steering wheel back-and-forth strongly; Put gear shifter in-and-out of Park several times; Lubricate with graphite powder (put on key and insert in and out); rap on outside of ignition switch (for stuck tumblers); make sure key isn't bent.
Hello, I had my Ignition Lock Cylinder tumblers replaced by a lock smith and now my car does nothing when I go to start it with key. It starts w/ remote start but odometer hand and etc go side to side really fast. My head lights, heater and dash lights don't work. Any idea what it could be? Security light is not on. The key will turn the car off when I use remote starter. Thank you
I did everything like the video say,but when I put the cabe in the key won;t com out. I took it all apart again and found that out. It is apart what to do. thanks Kevin.
do u know if a ignition switch being bad on a 2007 pontiac grand prix will cause the same crank but no start? i checked everything and got the car to run no problem if i use a jumper wire to jump the P train relay. so i know fuel and spark is not the problem dont understand why the pcm is not sending ground to the relay to activate it? on the wiring diagram shows a alway hot wire going to pcm and hot on start only going to pcm. not sure if its a bad pcm or bad switch. the car was starting hard or starting weird from what my sister says, so thought maybe the switch was intermittently working and the switch now has failed completely?
There was no radio theftlock in the car in our video, so we did not have to contend with that. To reset theftlock, 1. disconnect the negative battery cables and lay it against the positive cable for 20 sec, reconnect. 2. Turn ignition (Ig) to Start (engine will turn but not start) then turn to Ig to Run without turning Ig to Off. 3. Security light goes off in 10 min. Repeat 1. to 3. two more times. Then turn Ig to Off, then start engine. Sometimes, cable disconnection unneded.Start at Step 2.
So I got a question and need help please! Someone broke a key off in my 2000 Pontiac grand am and I had a locksmith come out and change my ignition cylinder but now I've but the ignition in and the car turns over but don't fully start or dies and the security light won't quit flashin what should I do
There was a plugin I took off but dont remember where it goes pretty sure somewhere around the switch but doesn't seem to be a slot for it. Could you help
First, try putting some WD-40 or oil on the key, slide it in and out a few times, and see if a tad of oil in their helps. Second, try forcibly pulling the steering way all of the way to the left and all of the way to the right, turning the ignition key as you do this. If this does not work, it is possible that the interlock system is malfunctioning. Try searching on TH-cam for "shift lock" and "shift lock solenoid", and for this video: BYBD4_Bm_8g .
My key won't turn on a 2001 Malibu. How do you disconnect the Park cable or take out the lock cylinder when the key won't turn? My key comes out no problem but steering wheel won't lock and won't shift.
I lost my one and only key to my 2004 Chevy Impala instead of having a new key made I experimented on on my ignition and messed it up I threw it away and ordered a used one from a local wrecking yard can I use this technique to install it because I have it in and it's not working I tried the relearn procedure and that doesn't work either
I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 that I am trying to replace the ignition I broke the cord from the back of the ignition switch does anyone know what that's for or how do I replace it
my car will completly start and then die a second later could that be a bad ignition switch? would a bad ignition switch cause issues with the radio and other electric things in the car?
Not that I know of, as far as the ignition switch is concerned, but Hall effect sensors are used in all kinds of different places in all models of car anymore.
I have a 2000 Grand Am. It won't start every so often. The security light comes on and I can't start it for 10 minutes until the security light goes off. Do I need to replace the ignition switch or something else?
Disconnect the negative cable from battery. Then turn key on turn headlamps on. Then join touch negative wire to Red or positive wire. Hold together for 30 seconds. Then let go. After turn 🔑 to off. Turn off head lamp switch. Then reconnect battery negative to Regain Power. Would engine 💡 is out. Or use o. B. D 2 diagnostic scan tool and simply erase codes.
The the blower motor is working if you hear the motor spinning when you turn the blower on. Turn the switch to Defrost and feel if air is coming out of the vents on the top of the dashboard right next to the bottom of the windshield. If air flow is weak or none, this points to an air valve (like a damper) that is not moving. This is mostly likely due to vacumn leak in your vacumn system. This can be traced down with a $25 vacumn gauge and a diagram of your Grand Am's vacumn system.
It sounds to be like the ignition switch does need to be replaced, especially if it does not start when the interior of the car is cool. However, first try the passcode reset procedure that we explain elsewhere in the comments for this video. Search the page for the word "reset."
I have a 2004 chevy impala and im having the same problem some times when i go to my car it wont start i have to keep turning the key back and forth for about 12 mins or a lil more in order to get it to start up at first i thougt it was the starter but i got that fixed and its still doing it so now i know its the ignition switch but im tryin to be sure if its the ignition switch or the ignition lock cylinder can u help me figure this out
I have the same problem. Do you have an aftermarket radio? Or any aftermarket electronics? Mine ended up being my crap radio I got from wally world. I also pulled the bulbs in my glove box and trunk cause sometimes they will stay on.
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Gt. Car won't start and I thought it was the fuel pump. I am gonna attempt to fix myself. My question is, when I disconnect the stereo, will that cause the theftlock to activate?
Could you just disconnect the battery instead of pulling fuses for the airbag? I have a 2000 GAGT and it will not start. I turn the key and get nothing at all. Wont even crank over. Battery is at 12.5 volts. I don't know if its the ignition or the starter. Leaning towards the starter.
I've been researching the same problem for my 2002 Olds Alero and discovered your video. I ordered the part and am hoping that is the problem with my car as I'm not sure on steps to check other problems such as fuel pump, etc. I've also tried the security reset and the torch/heat trick but neither worked. My car with crank but not start at all. Do you know if it is also common for the switch to fail completely where no temporary fixes work such as heat or the security reset?
Thanks for the video! Not much out there so its nice to see a good how to. Question. Couldn't i just disconnect the pos batt connection instead of disconnecting the airbags?
As an additional note: air bag systems are STILL POWERED when the fuse is removed, as they have an emergency backup battery system. I would recommend that, to disable the air bag, use a 7mm socket to remove the bolts in the rear of the 'bag, and then gently disconnect the yellow connector.
Thanks for this video I took my smart phone and loaded the video in my grand am and was able to follow step by step to change the ignition switch and the lock cylinder. It took me about 6 hours but it saved me hundreds of $$$$. The mechanic up the street wanted over $700.00 to fix it, and being single that was not possible. Thanks again I would not have had any idea how to fix this problem without it.
Teresa Bly Are you trying to say you need someone to place their key in your ignition switch? :P
This video saved me so much money. I removed the old and installed the new all by myself. The mechanic said it would cost upwards of $500. Thank you.
In my case, when I would try to start the car, the security light would stay solid and the gauges wouldn't move. I could wiggle the key or turn it to the on and start positions, and then *sometimes* it would crank. If the engine was cold, the security system would cut power and the gauges would fall back to zero before it turned over.
Turns out this is the ignition switch itself being fubared. Replacing it worked like a charm. Many thanks for this video, it helped a ton and saved me several hundred dollars of taking it to a dealership where they wanted nearly 400 bucks for the stupid repair that took me just over an hour to do myself.
Spot on directions!! Thank you...just to be extra safe I disconnected the battery all the way and waited 30 minutes before messing around with disassembling anything. Keep up the good work
Thank you! I have an '03 Grand Am. For two years, I've had issues with the car not starting when it was cold weather out. Only when the interior was heated would it turn over with no issues. Just recently, I found out that I could crank it by turning the key to a certain spot. The check engine light wouldn't be on while cranking. I replaced the ignition switch following your video, and now it cranks perfectly.
Hi there, I have a 2001 Grand am also and I had the same problem, It is very simple. The actual switch for the fan speed, temperature, and air flow direction is faulty. The air flow direction switch diverts vacuum pressure to the different doors in the vents. that switch is either broken inside or leaking. I went to the junk yard and bought the assembly for 20 bucks, took the shroud off, too two screws out and it was plug and play, worked like a charm.
Cheers.
Thank you for the video. I was able to change the ignition switch in my grand daughter's car with the help of you video. May God bless you!
This video helped me so much! My GAGT wasn't even cranking muche less turning over. After going through a battery, starter, and alternator we finally arrived at the switch but neither one of us ever attempted it before. THANX!
Awesome vid thank you so, much great camera work and great explanation my daughters 2001 grand am was giving me fits,ordered the part off ebay for 32 bucks and watched your video as I was doing the job.Got done cranked it over and she started right up and best of all no air bag deployment : ).Thanks a ton could not have done it without your help.
Wish we had found this video sooner, we have been fighting the no start in cold weather for 2 years. Great job!
Dude thanks so much!!! I have a 2002 Grand Am GT1 and I used your video to change the ignition switch and it now runs great! Thanks again!
Thank You Young Man . I had one out (almost) the other day. I got lucky and was able to partially disassemble the switch and clean most of the contacts. some of them were pretty bad and that fixed it. Now that I've seen your video I know how to remove it completely. I was able to figure out how to remove the cable that goes to the shifter but didn't think to remove the cylinder before removing the last connector. That made it much harder to service the switch contact.
Thank you for this video. I was able to replace my switch with no problem. Amazing video. Thanks again.
Great video, I had taken the stereo out but could not get the switch to come out that way. Taking the instrument group out is so much easier then I thought. So tomorrow we will get it out and replaced. Thanks again for a very through video
Thanks for the video! It was a big help swapping out my ignition switch. As long as the switch isn't completely dead, you can give yourself more time if you take 200 (or close to it) grit sandpaper and clean off the contacts from both large rectangular connections (roughly 7-8 large ones and 3 small ones).
My car is not saying anything when I turn the nation can you please get back with me
If the car is doing nothing when you turn the key, I would check the battery to make sure it isn’t bad (too low voltage, connections are secure and making contact).
That's a nice step by step description of a complicated repair.
Thank you for your video ,this help me out a lot for my Pontiac grand am great job on the photos in your videos you have a great 2025 year
I ordered just the lock cylinder, thanks for the video, now I know I need that switch too.
2002 Grand Am, Thanks for your video. Helped me a bunch.
great video. you showed and explaind every step of the process for the repair. nice work! wish other video were more like yours.
Dude you rock. This was the problem on my mother in laws car. And I fixed it cheap cus of you. Mechanic wanted 400 to fix. I bought the part at ebay for 35 dollars and thats all it took. Thanx. You fucking rock
I see why this video has 400 thousand views. good job!
Excellent video brother. Very clear and informative. I have a Grand Am with same problem.
So., being a gm mechanic., the entire ignition switch and key lock were designed to be removed via radio slot, thus why release clip on right side!
Dirty Trucker so what your saying is I could do this by just removing the radio?
@@victoriatovar6117 yes
Mad Sexy how
@@mademanfatz364 how what ? Remove the radio ?
Mad Sexy I have the radio taken out and the switch unbolted but I can’t reach the wire clamps
Great video. Really helped and was spot on when I replaced the ignition switch. TY.
I am glad you were able to fix it. Congrats on that.
I just did this and it worked perfectly. Very descriptive and easy to follow. I do my own work but this was difficult to do without this video. Good job.
It is our pleasure. Congratulations on getting it done without buying any parts.
That is usually a bad key cylinder, where it is broken inside where the key goes, or a bad steering lock pawl, which connects the steering wheel to the ignition. You could try getting graphite powder, putting on the key, and moving it back and forth. There is a 1-in-10 chance that this will work.
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Gt. I put the key in sometimes and everything comes on, radio, dash lights, ect... so the battery has plenty of juice but it wont turn over. Doesn't even click? Some guy at a garage said something maybe about a wire that's not working correctly?
A friend came over with his 98 Malibu 3.1. With the key on, engine off for about 10-15min, he went over to get the key out. Turning the switch off and removing the key, and then trying to start the car about 5-10min later, everything electrical was dead. Or so it seemed. Not being a noob to car repair, I checked the battery by temp replacing it with a known good one. No change. We changed the ignition switch. Still no change. But in the process, there were many times that various buzzings and clicks were heard. The electric trunk release would click for a while, something that I could hear inside the car but he couldn't outside the car. They were rapid. The lights would not come on, but one time they did and immediately went back off. An intermittent buzz could be heard emanating from somewhere behind the fuse panel on the passenger's side. No fuses were blown anywhere, either there or elsewhere. Nothing identifiable could be found wrong. When the clicks and intermittent buzzes were heard, any indicator lights on the dash panel, as well as an charging adapter connected to an outlet, would simultaneously dim and re-brighten in concert with the noises. But when the power was totally lost, EVERYTHING went off and would not come on. Could this be the work of the Pass-key/Passlock system, ie. bad lock cylinder (as the key can be removed while in on position)? Or is his computer dying/dead?
Sometimes the noises would be made without the key even in the ignition, and with the switch in the off position. I've read elsewhere of others having the horn blow and/or the windows operate with the vehicle off and key in hand and they're outside the car. From what I've read, this car is a piece of crap anyway, riddled with all sorts of problems that GM scrapped in favor of a makeover starting from the drawing board. There are good stories out there, but they are outnumbered by the horror stories and encumbrances of having to deal with unnecessary junk often daily. This includes intake manifold gaskets, which this guy has had to replace too. Surging while driving is also a problem he's experienced and the problem we were working on. I connected my Auto-Xray code scanner, just as i had before, and 20-30 min later everything electrical in totality died. Connecting the code scanner, which I had done to his car 3-4 times before for the surging, was the reason the key was left on.
I've been watching other vids and it looked like you could remove the ignition cylinder just by removing the radio, but you remove the entire instrument panel as well. What am I missing here?
The most likely thing is that the ignition switch needs to be replaced. You could try getting some graphite powder from the auto store, put on the key and work in and out. The only way I personally know of to get a jammed ignition switch out is drill it out with a 5/8" drill bit. It is very important to keep it centered, parallel, and do not go too deep.
Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with the dash fuse panels...lol
Is there any possible way you can send me a picture of the inside of the ignition switch to see how many Springs is in it
Have a 2002 Olds Intrigue. When I put in the key, and start to turn it so it will crank, all the dash lights start flashing on and off fairly rapidly. Strange. The car will not start when it is doing this. If I pull out the key and try again and again, it will finally stop this everything flashing crap, and will start and run as per normal. My turn signals operate about 25% of the time, and my power windows master switch will operate the power windows only about 5% of the time. Any clue what may be wrong with this GM odd duck ?
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS that cranks but will not start after it has been driven. The dealer performed the recall on the ignition switch and replaced the ignition control module wire connecter. I do not know what to do.
Good job!! I have an '02 Olds Intrigue. The way the dash pad cover is made, it isn't as easy to get to the 2 ten mm bolts that hold this ignition switch in place. Who wants to remove the whole dash cover? Seems like a nightmare to do this on the Olds version of these GM cars... ANY IDEAS?
I don't have any experience with Oldsmobiles. I hate that I can't help you on this. Yeah, nobody ever wants to remove the dashboard -- big job.
@@leeglenn345 It's okay, Lee. I appreciate your kindness. It seems the Chevy's and Pontiac's are a better design as far as getting the entire switch out. I looked at a '02 Monte Carlo and a '00 Malibu in the last couple of days and they appear much easier. Thanks anyway, Sir.
Yes. We tried it through the center console once -- frustrating failure. Save time and effort by taking out the instrument panel.
Can you please show optra 2007 nignition replacment as key is broken steering looked
I don't know if it will turn or not, but probably not. See other comments below about resetting the ignition, as there is programming of keys, technically. You can reset the ignition yourself easily and this is likely to solve the problem.
Nice use of the pickle fork👍
Great video! It looks similar to my2006 Grand Prix, which I will be changing out soon. My question is, if I also replace the lock cylinder, will the new keys work or will I need to re-program them?
Where exactly do you drill it out? From the front where the key goes in?? or one of the tabs on the side. Tried with a new cut key and that didn't work. The Park Lock Cable will not come off back of ignition without the key in "on" position. 1st thing I tried was graphite.
Will this same method apply for an Oldsmobile Alero?
okay, I'm having this same sort of problem but the security isn't flashing; any suggestions what it probably is?
My igintion is locked, will it turn when I go to take it out? I was also told I would have to reprogram my keys go tany suggestions for that after I install the new ignition?
I bought a brand new edition switch how do I reset it 2000 Chevy Malibu
I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand am gt and when I put the key in to start my car it will not let me turn my key at all. It stays in the off position. I have tried about everything I can. I have wiggled the steering wheel. I tried to put wd40 in to loosen up any jammed parts. I called around and I'm just not sure how to figure out which one (ignition switch or the lock and key switch) I need replaced. I want to be able to do this myself verses paying for it to be fixed. I also have theftlock. Ideas?
I am changing out the ignition switch & the ignition lock cylinder but the key that was left in the car doesn't turn the cylinder at all so I can not remove the last wires & the cylinder. At can I do to get the wires out?? -Jackie
It sounds like the Hall effect sensor on the ignition unit that the lock cylinder slides into. To diagnose, search on our other video. Search TH-cam for "Yeechblitz torch ignition".
No shoes I love this guy!😂 thanks buddy
my car starts up every time and I think my ignition switch is going bad. when its cold outside my gauges, hvac, windows don't operate until the car warms up or until I hammer fist the dash board. when its a warm day all these bad symptoms don't happen. any ideas. I have a 2000 pontiac grandam gt
Hi can you tell me how this is connected to the steering wheel locking system.My 2004 Olds. Alero stars fine but the steering wheel doesn't lock anymore.Can you tell me if there is a relay or module that gets energized, that locks the Steering Wheel.Appreciate a reply.
My key is stuck in the ignition an now it won't go into park. This all happen the same time. But it is a Chevy ignition in my 04 grand am. Would that be the problem. ???
On a 2005 Impala, it is underneath the harmonic balance pulley, which has to be removed. It is a pain.
Nice picture of you, DynastyQq9. If you can get the key out, put graphite powder on the key and work it into the keyhole. If not, try pulling your steering wheel hard in one direction, and then the other, as you try to work the key out.
Thank you for saving me tons of money!
I cannot think of a way to do that at the moment, although there surely must be a way. Try these first: Turn key in opposite direction, remove, insert and try again; Turn the key lightly while turning the steering wheel back-and-forth strongly; Put gear shifter in-and-out of Park several times; Lubricate with graphite powder (put on key and insert in and out); rap on outside of ignition switch (for stuck tumblers); make sure key isn't bent.
Awesome! Thanks Chief! That helps!
Way to do it, Mnllxndr. Glad you pulled it off because it is pretty involved task.
Hello, I had my Ignition Lock Cylinder tumblers replaced by a lock smith and now my car does nothing when I go to start it with key. It starts w/ remote start but odometer hand and etc go side to side really fast. My head lights, heater and dash lights don't work. Any idea what it could be? Security light is not on. The key will turn the car off when I use remote starter. Thank you
I did everything like the video say,but when I put the cabe in the key won;t com out. I took it all apart again and found that out. It is apart what to do. thanks Kevin.
Does the same thing goes for the pontiac G6
do u know if a ignition switch being bad on a 2007 pontiac grand prix will cause the same crank but no start?
i checked everything and got the car to run no problem if i use a jumper wire to jump the P train relay. so i know fuel and spark is not the problem
dont understand why the pcm is not sending ground to the relay to activate it?
on the wiring diagram shows a alway hot wire going to pcm and hot on start only going to pcm. not sure if its a bad pcm or bad switch. the car was starting hard or starting weird from what my sister says, so thought maybe the switch was intermittently working and the switch now has failed completely?
There was no radio theftlock in the car in our video, so we did not have to contend with that. To reset theftlock, 1. disconnect the negative battery cables and lay it against the positive cable for 20 sec, reconnect. 2. Turn ignition (Ig) to Start (engine will turn but not start) then turn to Ig to Run without turning Ig to Off. 3. Security light goes off in 10 min. Repeat 1. to 3. two more times. Then turn Ig to Off, then start engine. Sometimes, cable disconnection unneded.Start at Step 2.
So I got a question and need help please! Someone broke a key off in my 2000 Pontiac grand am and I had a locksmith come out and change my ignition cylinder but now I've but the ignition in and the car turns over but don't fully start or dies and the security light won't quit flashin what should I do
What make and year was this car that he replaced the ignition?
I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, the switch will not turn at all after the key is inserted. Suggestions?
There was a plugin I took off but dont remember where it goes pretty sure somewhere around the switch but doesn't seem to be a slot for it. Could you help
What happens if ignition switch is stuck in off position & will not turn at all ???
I suppose you can’t replace ???
Did you replace only the ISS-271 ignition switch or both that and the ignition lock cylinder? The ebay parts don't seem to include both?
First, try putting some WD-40 or oil on the key, slide it in and out a few times, and see if a tad of oil in their helps. Second, try forcibly pulling the steering way all of the way to the left and all of the way to the right, turning the ignition key as you do this. If this does not work, it is possible that the interlock system is malfunctioning. Try searching on TH-cam for "shift lock" and "shift lock solenoid", and for this video: BYBD4_Bm_8g .
I tried every thing Iwan to change new one
It's actually the electronic switch behind the key that us the issue
My key will go in the ignition but it will not turn at all. how can i remove the ignition cylinder without it first being on run?
My key won't turn on a 2001 Malibu. How do you disconnect the Park cable or take out the lock cylinder when the key won't turn? My key comes out no problem but steering wheel won't lock and won't shift.
I lost my one and only key to my 2004 Chevy Impala instead of having a new key made I experimented on on my ignition and messed it up I threw it away and ordered a used one from a local wrecking yard can I use this technique to install it because I have it in and it's not working I tried the relearn procedure and that doesn't work either
I have a 2000 grand am wat if the ignition won't turn to run I've tried everything w at can i do to get the cylinder out
I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 that I am trying to replace the ignition I broke the cord from the back of the ignition switch does anyone know what that's for or how do I replace it
my car will completly start and then die a second later could that be a bad ignition switch? would a bad ignition switch cause issues with the radio and other electric things in the car?
Not that I know of, as far as the ignition switch is concerned, but Hall effect sensors are used in all kinds of different places in all models of car anymore.
Sometimes it is hard if not impossible to turn the ignition key over to crank. What is wrong?
I lost ignition key for for my chevy malibu 1999. What do you suggest me to do?
do you need new keys if necessary?
I have a 2000 Grand Am. It won't start every so often. The security light comes on and I can't start it for 10 minutes until the security light goes off. Do I need to replace the ignition switch or something else?
I can't turn the key in the ignition lock to remove the cylinder do you know any other way
After doing all that my service light didn't go away .how do I reset the service light????please help.
Disconnect the negative cable from battery. Then turn key on turn headlamps on. Then join touch negative wire to Red or positive wire. Hold together for 30 seconds. Then let go. After turn 🔑 to off. Turn off head lamp switch. Then reconnect battery negative to Regain Power. Would engine 💡 is out. Or use o. B. D 2 diagnostic scan tool and simply erase codes.
The the blower motor is working if you hear the motor spinning when you turn the blower on. Turn the switch to Defrost and feel if air is coming out of the vents on the top of the dashboard right next to the bottom of the windshield. If air flow is weak or none, this points to an air valve (like a damper) that is not moving. This is mostly likely due to vacumn leak in your vacumn system. This can be traced down with a $25 vacumn gauge and a diagram of your Grand Am's vacumn system.
I have a 2006 Pontiac grand prix is it the same as this vehicle
It sounds to be like the ignition switch does need to be replaced, especially if it does not start when the interior of the car is cool. However, first try the passcode reset procedure that we explain elsewhere in the comments for this video. Search the page for the word "reset."
Great video. Helped a ton. Thanks
I have a 2004 chevy impala and im having the same problem some times when i go to my car it wont start i have to keep turning the key back and forth for about 12 mins or a lil more in order to get it to start up at first i thougt it was the starter but i got that fixed and its still doing it so now i know its the ignition switch but im tryin to be sure if its the ignition switch or the ignition lock cylinder can u help me figure this out
i have a 2001 impala. do i take the same steps as in this video?
Thank you this is what my car is doing.
I have the same problem. Do you have an aftermarket radio? Or any aftermarket electronics? Mine ended up being my crap radio I got from wally world. I also pulled the bulbs in my glove box and trunk cause sometimes they will stay on.
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Gt. Car won't start and I thought it was the fuel pump. I am gonna attempt to fix myself. My question is, when I disconnect the stereo, will that cause the theftlock to activate?
Could you just disconnect the battery instead of pulling fuses for the airbag? I have a 2000 GAGT and it will not start. I turn the key and get nothing at all. Wont even crank over. Battery is at 12.5 volts. I don't know if its the ignition or the starter. Leaning towards the starter.
I've been researching the same problem for my 2002 Olds Alero and discovered your video. I ordered the part and am hoping that is the problem with my car as I'm not sure on steps to check other problems such as fuel pump, etc.
I've also tried the security reset and the torch/heat trick but neither worked. My car with crank but not start at all. Do you know if it is also common for the switch to fail completely where no temporary fixes work such as heat or the security reset?
Thanks for the video! Not much out there so its nice to see a good how to. Question. Couldn't i just disconnect the pos batt connection instead of disconnecting the airbags?
Just the one fuse (left side), and disconnect yellow plugs (one on each side)? ie. not a fuse on the right side to disconnect?
I've got a 93 Grand Am , tried jumping it off and have no power to the inside. ? Can that be a Starter switch. ?
As an additional note: air bag systems are STILL POWERED when the fuse is removed, as they have an emergency backup battery system. I would recommend that, to disable the air bag, use a 7mm socket to remove the bolts in the rear of the 'bag, and then gently disconnect the yellow connector.