Geo prism 1990 when i put the ker in the ignition to start the key turns all the way to end without starting. none of the lights on the odometer turn on. the battery is fully charged. please what is the problem?

it needs a new total lock assumbly,
or a new cylinder, the secret pin on the rear unlocks cyl.
and assembly muost be pulled reach it. (antitheft rules)
id remove the whole thing, and take it to any lock smith.
and they can fix it.
they re-key it,
some look at it and say, its END OF LIFE,
i cant see, can you put it in brighter lights?(sarc)
looking for magic silver bullets. sure... but there are non in this physically world of tumbler locks, 100s of years old in design.

1.With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B).
2.Turn the car off (ignition key to the OFF position).
3.Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer
4.Turn key to ON position without starting the car. You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out.
5.Release the odometer button/knob.
6.Turn key to OFF position.

double posted as Anonymous, cute
new tricks all the time here.
ok,
but i turn it al the way and......... well you lost me.
post the symptoms, and answer all my questions in the last post.

First turn of the key energize the car electrical circuits for some circuits radio ets. 2nd turn of the key energize the the starting cycle, when you turn the key to the third spring loaded start mode it completes the circuit to the starter solenoid which engages the starter and start the car, the spring in ignition return the key to ignition on.
Maybe you have a malfunction in the ignition on position. Dont have a large bunch of keys hanging in your ignition, it sings back and forth when the car is in the start mode and cause havoc to your ignition switch.

when a tumbler inside the ignition lock gets worn or bent in the slightest it will hinder the ability to remove the key from the lock cylinder. A new replacement will be needed for they are not repairable

To query and OBD-I-era computer for these codes, put the key in the ignition and turn the key to run (not start), then off, then run, then off, then run (that's 3 runs and 2 offs). Leave the key in the run position.

The check engine light will turn on for a few seconds, then turn off, then (sometimes after 20-30 seconds) start flashing. The flashes are counting out 2-digit trouble codes. Fast flashes count up each digit, with a longer pause between digits. On TJ's with a digital odometer, the code numbers are printed on the odometer in addition to flashing the check engine light. 55 indicates the end of all codes. Once you've got your code list, consult the table below to see what they mean.

OBD-II information is more complex, so the codes for 1998 and newer Jeeps can't be displayed by flashing the check engine light. However, those vehicles which have digital odometers will display the codes on the odometer. I've verified this personally on a 1999 WJ. For those vehicles without digital odometers, or for anybody who wants an English description rather than just a numeric code, an OBD-II code scanner ($100-300) can be plugged in under the dash. OBD-II codes can be looked up online here.


These codes were taken from the '95 XJ/YJ factory service manual.

I hope help you woth this. Good luck (rated this).

hi friend,

1.With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B).
2.Turn the car off (ignition key to the OFF position).
3.Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer
4.Turn key to ON position without starting the car. You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out.
5.Release the odometer button/knob.
6.Turn key to OFF position.
7.That's it! The "MAINT REQD" light has been reset to warn you to change your oil in another 5,000 or 7,500 miles or so thank u for using fixya regards, sivaranjini

i have a 95 corolla which has same motor, i replaced distributor coils all that turns out it wasthe am2 under thehood fuse box

These instructions were posted to reset the Maint Required light on a Toyota Sienna. Process should be the same for your Corolla. Best of luck and hope this answers your question.
Greg

1. With the car started (ignition on), set the LCD odometer readout to total mileage (not trip A or B).
2. Turn the car off (ignition key to the OFF position).
3. Push in AND HOLD the button/knob that switches the odometer
4. Turn key to ON position without starting the car. You will notice the maintenance light blink and go out.
5. Release the odometer button/knob.
6. Turn key to OFF position.
7. That's it! The "MAINT REQD" light has been reset to warn you to change your oil in another 5,000 or 7,500 miles or so

I just had this very same problem a couple of weeks ago on a '95 Prism. I had the ignition switch replaced. That has solved the issue to this point.