There have been reports that auto journalists who drove the new Cobalt in 2004 complained about
the ignition key problem.
Not exact matches
After diagnosis it looks like the
ignition switch, when it does the no crank I can hold the
key in the start position and wobble the
key - lock cylinder around and it will crank, its like it does not quite engage the switch when the interior temps get to a certain point, strange issue I have never run into before but think I found the
problem or least narrowed it down to the switch or gears.
This would point towards a
problem with the
ignition switch circuits, in that turning the
key has no effect - do any of the other electronics work?
It is possible that the
key can be in the first of the three
ignition positions without causing the
problem, but I'm not going to try and find out.
The
Problem: The electronic park lock lever may allow the
ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in Park.
Meanwhile, Wagoner seemed to be reorganizing the company every few years, including the period during which the Cobalt / Ion's
ignition -
key problem was uncovered, but the CEO lacked vision.
The most - reported
problem is with the 2003 Ford Focus for
key won't turn in the
ignition.
An issue with the micro switch inside the shifter mechanism could cause a
problem where the
ignition key will be hard to remove because it won't turn into the OFF position.
A
problem with the
ignition lock cylinder itself also can cause the
ignition key to be stuck.
Common
problems: A faulty
ignition switch lock cylinder (tumbler) causing the
key not to turn in the
ignition was very common in earlier models.
Had persistent overnight phantom battery drain for the first 6 weeks until we identified the
problem as a damaged 6 stack CD player that was trying to load and eject jammed CDs all night PLUS a worn out
ignition lock that allowed the
key to be removed in the «Acc» position.
GM says this isn't a
problem with the
ignition switch, but with the
key fob itself.
A total of 511,508 Camaros worldwide will get a separate
ignition key and fob to fix this
problem.
OnStar has plenty of uses beyond theft and the age old
problem of leaving the
keys in the
ignition.
The
problem lies in a binding solenoid latch which may allow drivers to remove the
key from the
ignition prior to the vehicle's shifter being placed in «Park.»
«
key stuck in the
ignition» has been an intermittent
problem for over a year.
Diagnostic fault codes were stored in the computer's memory, and cycling the
ignition key three times would allow the computer to flash the trouble codes through the check - engine light for diagnosis of some
problems.
Key Accomplishments • Introduced computer instruments in an environment working solely on manual instruments to gauge calibration problems in auto transmission vehicles • Acted as the prime source of information in an accident, by providing key information on which side the fault was • Diagnosed an engine failure based on a hunch (derived from a sound coming from the truck engine when the ignition was switched on), saving the vehicle and the people inside from a major fire hazard • Handled 32 road calls in one day, during Blizzard Jonas, and proved invaluable in ascertaining that all vehicle owners got home saf
Key Accomplishments • Introduced computer instruments in an environment working solely on manual instruments to gauge calibration
problems in auto transmission vehicles • Acted as the prime source of information in an accident, by providing
key information on which side the fault was • Diagnosed an engine failure based on a hunch (derived from a sound coming from the truck engine when the ignition was switched on), saving the vehicle and the people inside from a major fire hazard • Handled 32 road calls in one day, during Blizzard Jonas, and proved invaluable in ascertaining that all vehicle owners got home saf
key information on which side the fault was • Diagnosed an engine failure based on a hunch (derived from a sound coming from the truck engine when the
ignition was switched on), saving the vehicle and the people inside from a major fire hazard • Handled 32 road calls in one day, during Blizzard Jonas, and proved invaluable in ascertaining that all vehicle owners got home safely