it is my guess this is easier on a Chevy than on an Olds. With the Chevy's I have seen you can access this area much easier, whereas on Olds the entire dash pad needs to come off to get to this ignition switch. I have my doubts it can be accessed from below...
Hello, I hope you get this message and can help me with a 2005 Grand Prix GT with the same issue. I have the wiring exposed under the column and I found that the previous owner installed an auto start and a Bypass kit. I also removed the cover under the glove box but there's nothing there. There's something on the passenger side panel but it's different than the Grand Am. The wires at the ignition switch are black, white, and black/white which don't match anything I find online . Any help would be appreciated.
2014 Civic we already re placed the ignition switch ( opposite side of ignition steering column ) 2 months later, SAME NO CRANK, even with tons of jiggling ( battery , alt, starter ALL passed )
My husband has a 2006 Pontiac G6. Worked fine. Then he changed the motor mounts and now it won't crank or start. We changed the started, checked all fuses and relays. Took off the auto theft device and still nothing. He lost the key with key codes, but has a regular spare. He's at the end of his rope. What dies he need to do? Replace the entire device surrounding the cylinder?
Replacing motor mounts will not cause a starting issue. There was some other issue present before this repair. Read the service manual about resetting the passlock system it gives the exact procedure. It involves leaving the key in the "run" position for 10 minutes, turn off, wait 5 seconds, repeat, then try and start. Read the manual as there are some other subtle details I left out.
Why do so many people have videos About this and LIE about the key cylinder programming/relearn? The instructions that come with the new cylinder states in the very first sentence that you must have a scan tool to do it... which explains why it didn’t work after spending about 6 hours this week fuckking With it since I saw all these videos doing it. But they must all be bs
The instructions for the passlock relearn is in the link in the description. I state that in the video. It works (on this era of GM vehicle) no scanner needed.
Impromptu or not, you make a damned good video. I just wish you had showed all the steps, from foreplay to completion, (so to speak). You could speed them up, (as some video makers do), and that gives us a much better idea of what you are describing.
Did you visit the link as described multiple time in the video? To make the full detailed video make the job of fixing it take about 5 times as long. I didn't think to make the video until half way through the job, thus the written and picture detail in the link.
Thanks a million❤ very informative video Have you ever done a pcm and bcm reprogram? ThAt would be very helpful as well. My problem is I have a 2004 impala with original 3.4L and fq3 transmission axle ratio I installed a 3.8L with f83 transmission axle ratio the only code that comes up is crankshaft sensor the car starts runs and drives But transmission bucks between gear's sometimes not all the time could be transmission itself but also could be program was originally set up for fq3 ratio with the 3.4L So to recap only problems are transmission bucks sometimes and crank sensor. Code because originally set up for 3.4L with fq3 I have installed 3.8L with f83 ratio Only thing I can think to do is get a vin number from a junkyard that has same similar setup as mine with option code's closely matching mine and somehow program it? Or taking a pcm and bcm from the junkyard that already programmed for my setup..i am concerned about the milage issue though..?would these ideas work??any ideas??Thanks in advance
Did everyone you said, but alarm light is only flashing when key is out.. Does not flash at all or come on when key is turned on... What do i do now? I have no idea
I just put a new ignition switch cylinder and the housing from a junk yard in my 2006 chevy equinox. Now it’s giving me all the lights but it won’t crank the engine or start it. It just does nothing at that point. Can you please help me figure out what’s wrong with it?! Give me some suggestions it was working and starting fine before. Sometimes it would putter and sound terrible upon starting and I always had to jiggle the key to get it to turn in the cylinder but I figured those were just issues with the cylinder going out.
I bought an ignition switch cylinder can I use the same key and cylinder to start and can somebody let me know pretty fast is a 2000 to 2000 Grand Prix I really could use some help on this thanks
Could this be a fix for then you turn the key to start... and you here nothing from the starter? When the key is in the start position.. the lights on the dash go out. All other positions the lights are on. Thanks
All my gauges reset with no turn over have tried for over a month with no avail the security light blinks then stops after 10mins. Did a 30 min relearn and still no start and gauges rest again. I need help!
Gm garage told me it was my pcm or my fuel pump could be my pcm hung up phone went back out to the truck Sean my battery neg end had a crack in new ends on start right up after 7 day working on it don't ask gm $$$$$$ its all that that see and make sour ends are good & tight have a nice day
tap it the cylinder with the end of a screw driver while gently turning the key, on amazon there is a spray made specifically for locks that have stuck pins/tumblers, don't use WD-40 spray
@@thejunkman Come on, man. This poor lady commented above twice and was obviously having trouble figuring out how to do this work and I'd bet a million that she felt she couldn't do this repair herself regardless of how easy it is for you. As a last resort she did what any logical person would do and just wanted her car to start. Do you think your mother could do this on her car ?
Before 2006 many Chevys did not have chipped keys. If you change the switch you may have to reprogram the security system. The time to reprogram the security system is after the new lock is in but before putting the dashboard back on.
If this video helped you considering giving "THANKS" ❤ it goes to help making more videos like this.
Thank you! I had to watch at least 10 videos that just like to hear themselves talk before I found your video that actually shows how to unhook it!
Appreciate the video. I've been late to work because of this. I actually lost a job from it... So now I'm going to try to fix it
Me too
Suck know the feeling to have problems
Awesome quick editorial! Thanks, now I'm not scared!
New ignition switch and lock cylinder when I put everything together the key will not turn to off/lock position it stops a ACC why
Put your foot on the break and make sure u have it in park
Fix this frustrating issue easily!
Great NEWS..Stop showing off..lol haha
it is my guess this is easier on a Chevy than on an Olds. With the Chevy's I have seen you can access this area much easier, whereas on Olds the entire dash pad needs to come off to get to this ignition switch. I have my doubts it can be accessed from below...
Thank you for the til 4:11
Great video and insight of how to diagnose a bad ignition switch..
There was nothing about diagnosis
Por fin encontré lo que quería, como montar el switch no el cilindro de la llave
Hello, I hope you get this message and can help me with a 2005 Grand Prix GT with the same issue. I have the wiring exposed under the column and I found that the previous owner installed an auto start and a Bypass kit. I also removed the cover under the glove box but there's nothing there. There's something on the passenger side panel but it's different than the Grand Am. The wires at the ignition switch are black, white, and black/white which don't match anything I find online . Any help would be appreciated.
2014 Civic
we already re placed the ignition switch ( opposite side of ignition steering column ) 2 months later, SAME NO CRANK, even with tons of jiggling ( battery , alt, starter ALL passed )
Thek for yuo infomation nice, video Thek,,😊
Cool great video, now looking for the relearn video to complete ignition switch can’t find it. Please help me
My husband has a 2006 Pontiac G6. Worked fine. Then he changed the motor mounts and now it won't crank or start. We changed the started, checked all fuses and relays. Took off the auto theft device and still nothing. He lost the key with key codes, but has a regular spare. He's at the end of his rope. What dies he need to do? Replace the entire device surrounding the cylinder?
Replacing motor mounts will not cause a starting issue. There was some other issue present before this repair. Read the service manual about resetting the passlock system it gives the exact procedure. It involves leaving the key in the "run" position for 10 minutes, turn off, wait 5 seconds, repeat, then try and start. Read the manual as there are some other subtle details I left out.
I have a manual I cannot find what you're saying for passcode if you can please help
Had it, I fixed it
Great video thanks a lot man
Why do so many people have videos About this and LIE about the key cylinder programming/relearn? The instructions that come with the new cylinder states in the very first sentence that you must have a scan tool to do it... which explains why it didn’t work after spending about 6 hours this week fuckking With it since I saw all these videos doing it. But they must all be bs
The instructions for the passlock relearn is in the link in the description. I state that in the video. It works (on this era of GM vehicle) no scanner needed.
Impromptu or not, you make a damned good video. I just wish you had showed all the steps, from foreplay to completion, (so to speak). You could speed them up, (as some video makers do), and that gives us a much better idea of what you are describing.
Did you visit the link as described multiple time in the video? To make the full detailed video make the job of fixing it take about 5 times as long. I didn't think to make the video until half way through the job, thus the written and picture detail in the link.
@@thejunkmanshowed enough, my way of removing a dash in a car this old is maybe there will be some broken plastic but your car will work🤣
Na just kidding like u said, just don't pull too hard then go look it up if u can't figure it out
Another great instructional video Jon
Thanks!
Thanks a million❤ very informative video
Have you ever done a pcm and bcm reprogram? ThAt would be very helpful as well. My problem is I have a 2004 impala with original 3.4L and fq3 transmission axle ratio I installed a 3.8L with f83 transmission axle ratio the only code that comes up is crankshaft sensor the car starts runs and drives
But transmission bucks between gear's sometimes not all the time could be transmission itself but also could be program was originally set up for fq3 ratio with the 3.4L
So to recap only problems are transmission bucks sometimes and crank sensor. Code because originally set up for 3.4L with fq3
I have installed 3.8L with f83 ratio
Only thing I can think to do is get a vin number from a junkyard that has same similar setup as mine with option code's closely matching mine and somehow program it? Or taking a pcm and bcm from the junkyard that already programmed for my setup..i am concerned about the milage issue though..?would these ideas work??any ideas??Thanks in advance
Thank You! If I am just replacing the cylinder, does all that still need to be done?
Yes because you need to get to the button that releases the lock cylinder.
Thanks
Is it so hard to put the year of the vehicle in the description?
Did everyone you said, but alarm light is only flashing when key is out.. Does not flash at all or come on when key is turned on... What do i do now? I have no idea
Great Video.... Thank you for doing these videos! Very helpful!
I just put a new ignition switch cylinder and the housing from a junk yard in my 2006 chevy equinox. Now it’s giving me all the lights but it won’t crank the engine or start it. It just does nothing at that point. Can you please help me figure out what’s wrong with it?! Give me some suggestions it was working and starting fine before. Sometimes it would putter and sound terrible upon starting and I always had to jiggle the key to get it to turn in the cylinder but I figured those were just issues with the cylinder going out.
Sounds like a faulty part. Or the pass lock has been enabled and needs to be reset. More info on site, link in description.
How do I know that is the actual problem?
all the keys on his keychain make it too heavy for the ignition. does damage over time.
Yep
I bought an ignition switch cylinder can I use the same key and cylinder to start and can somebody let me know pretty fast is a 2000 to 2000 Grand Prix I really could use some help on this thanks
You will have to take it to (or find a mobile) a locksmith to have the new cylinder keyed to your old key.
Thank you so much
Does this work in a 05 lacrosse
Can u tell me how to make it work
Could this be a fix for then you turn the key to start... and you here nothing from the starter? When the key is in the start position.. the lights on the dash go out. All other positions the lights are on. Thanks
Possibly. There are contacts that could be dirty or worn.
@@thejunkman Have you ever seen that the Passkey has to be reprogrammed due to lack of battery power at some point
No, but the procedure is easy to do.
What if the key don’t turn
Nothing here here on my van it suck when it don't help and it's the first or second cause the rest goo completely different automobiles
All my gauges reset with no turn over have tried for over a month with no avail the security light blinks then stops after 10mins. Did a 30 min relearn and still no start and gauges rest again. I need help!
Security light does not fully go off
Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram for the ignition switch on a 2005 Grand Prix Gt
It is the exact same switch. All the W-body cars use this.
Mine don't have a pass lock,
I have zero chance to fix myself butter knife in hand , price ball park???
Wut?
Gm garage told me it was my pcm or my fuel pump could be my pcm hung up phone went back out to the truck Sean my battery neg end had a crack in new ends on start right up after 7 day working on it don't ask gm $$$$$$ its all that that see and make sour ends are good & tight have a nice day
Hey im not sure if you reply or not but my key wont turn at all how would i still do this
Call a locksmith to turn the lock cylinder or make you a new key.
What if your key will not turn at all? So you cant turn it to the on position
tap it the cylinder with the end of a screw driver while gently turning the key, on amazon there is a spray made specifically for locks that have stuck pins/tumblers, don't use WD-40 spray
02 grad prix key release under stirring column 0 looking button but u can reach around and not have to use screw driver
I put In a push start
Taking the dashboard out takes to much time and a mechanic wants up to $200 just to do it In my 2003 impala
A push start?
Hey can u start a 2000 Lumina without the ignition. We want to start it with screw driver
So you want to commit a crime?
@@thejunkman Come on, man. This poor lady commented above twice and was obviously having trouble figuring out how to do this work and I'd bet a million that she felt she couldn't do this repair herself regardless of how easy it is for you. As a last resort she did what any logical person would do and just wanted her car to start. Do you think your mother could do this on her car ?
I have no key what to do
Call a locksmith. They can make you a new key, then you can get it out.
Ok good vid but no fule pump and no starter starter is good no lights on the dash no power to fuse for them swith just put in but no difference
2001 Monte Carlo SS..3.8..i did all all what's on your video..now my key is stuck..in ignition.. please help
I have no idea what you did wrong.
How do you code the key?
Before 2006 many Chevys did not have chipped keys. If you change the switch you may have to reprogram the security system. The time to reprogram the security system is after the new lock is in but before putting the dashboard back on.
It's not that detailed sir. All u do is take the radio out
I never took the radio out.
@@thejunkman to replace ignition switch u remove radio bezel then radio. it can be done in less then 5 minutes that way.
Good tip!
I don’t know what everybody else is talking about. This was a complete waste of my time.
Why if don't have ke_
Are you trying to commit a crime? Lol. You need a key to do this.
Ramble too much