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Ignition switch is Jammed...I Think

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Old 03-09-2009, 03:23 PM
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Ignition switch is Jammed...I Think

Ok. Basically 2 weeks ago I go to turn of my car after getting home from work, and I couldnt turn the ignition back. It was stuck or jammed it seems. I had to let the car run out of gas order to let it cut off. (OKAY, your probably saying just disconnect the battery terminal..well i had no idea how to at the time) So my car is been in the same spot for 2 weeks in the "ON" position. Somebody tell me something, anything,..advice/criticism is welcomed.
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Re: Ignition switch is Jammed...I Think

You may have something broken in the column. Happened to me on my S-10. Spring broke and jammed into the gear that allowed the ignition switch to change positions.
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Re: Ignition switch is Jammed...I Think

Originally Posted by birdtojag
You may have something broken in the column. Happened to me on my S-10. Spring broke and jammed into the gear that allowed the ignition switch to change positions.


The locking rod for the steering column jammed. Or ignition switch broke.
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