Q: The key easily turns from lock all the way to the right with no resistance
I do a little car repair and hope you can help me know if I can do this, or if I have to go to the dealership. My key turns all the way to the right with no resistance. I replaced the Ignition Lock Cylinder, but it didn't help. There's still no resistance. What do you suggest?
Recommended Services
| Ignition Switch Replacement | $178.14 - $866.79 | Get a Quote |
The problem is not the ignition key cylinder but the ignition switch. If the internal steering column mechanism is broken, then it will not turn the ignition switch. The ignition switch will have to be removed to see if the mechanism is broken, or it is just the switch is bad. Either way, if the mechanism is broken, then the ignition switch along with the mechanism should be replaced. If you would like someone to take care of this for you, a technician from YourMechanic, can come to your home of office to replace your ignition switch or ignition assembly if needed.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
How do I adjust the height of the shoulder belt?
The front driver and passenger seats have adjustable shoulder belts on the three-point seat belts. This allows the belts to be adjusted vertically. To adjust the shoulder belt, locate the belt guide, which will be on the inside of the...
How do I adjust the remote start front defrost?
When the remote start front defrost feature is turned on, your front defroster will begin operating when the engine is turned on via remote start. To turn this feature on or off, follow these steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons...
Car stalls, have to start from neutral. 1997 Jaguar XJ6
This might be the idle air control valve failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). Since this is one of the electronic engine controls which interacts with the engine management system to control idling specifically, it is a prime candidate for this mode of failure....
My car shakes while it idles but says there is an evap system leak?
An evap leak is the same thing as a vacuum leak. A vacuum leak will certainly cause the engine to run roughly. I would recommend having your vacuum levels checked with a vacuum gauge by a qualified professional to determine...
Engine Shaking after low oil
It is very possible you have damaged the crankshaft and camshaft bearings. Ideally, the person changing the oil should have taken a sample of the oil that came out first to see if there are metal shavings in the oil....
What does it mean when your car creaks when you go over things like speed bumps?
This is oftentimes related to worn out bushings in various suspension components. Control arm bushings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) are an important part of vehicle suspension systems. Bushings are made of rubber, which separates the faces of two objects while allowing a certain...
Is this the brakes? Is it the caliber? What is it?
When you press the brake pedal, brake fluid is pushed out to each wheel to apply the brakes. In the case of a disc brake caliper, the piston applies pressure to squeeze the brake pads against the brake disc. If...
Head unit turns on but there's no sound coming from the speakers.
You said you have an aftermarket deck installed now. For the deck to power up, it needs power, ignition and ground. It may also have a wire for illumination. Since the deck is coming on, all of these connections are...
Reduced engine power error with check engine and stabil check error.
When the throttle body is replaced on these vehicles, an idle learn and throttle position learn must be performed to program in the new throttle plate angles because the values will be a little different on the new part. The...
Related articles
How to Use an iPod in a Toyota Prius
Gone Gone are the days of toting around cassette tapes or CDs in cases to keep tunes on hand when you're on the go. Today, we have playlists on our portable devices like iPods. When you don't have the latest...
How to Use Intelligent Parking Assist in a Toyota Prius
The The Toyota Prius is an innovative vehicle packed with features that make your driving experience smoother and easier. One such feature is the Intelligent Parking Assist which helps a driver to properly center the Prius in a parking spot....
How to Replace an Ignition Lock Assembly
An ignition lock assembly can fail from constant use or broken keys inside the tumbler. To replace it, all you need are some tools and a new cylinder.
Browse other content
Services
Estimates