On the steering column on the right side, there is an opening of which you can insert your finger and feel for a button inside the column. Push this button and the key will release. THis is a bypass. Works well for me on my 99 Gp and I am a woman. I learned this from a retired military shade tree mechanic. Hope this helps. Bev
This is a very common GP problem, but with more than one cause.
It is a safety function of the BTSI (brake-transaxle shift interlock) to not allow you to remove the key if the gear selector is not in firmly in park. Corrosion or other contact problems somewhere in that system, or a weak battery, can cause this...hence the need for the 12v switch you see on your shift console for you to use when your battery is dead so you can take it out of park for towing and remove the key.
Sometimes unplugging the battery for at least 30 mins. can solve problems like this temporarily.
1) Make sure the key is turned all the way to the off position then remove.
2) If key is not all the way in the off position, make sure the gear shift lever is in PARK (P) then try the key.
3) Last chance for my information...If it was in Park, then try pushing the gear shift lever forward (towards the engine) with your left hand while you turn the key all the way to the off position.
4) Your stearing wheel may be locked to one side, try turning the wheel hard left then turn the key to off and remove, if that doesn't work, then try pulling the steering wheel hard to the right and turning key to the off position and remove.
Good luck
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SOURCE: 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Rocker Panel Issue
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SOURCE: replace thermostat on 2003 grand prix gtp with
The thermostat housing is located in the upper radiator hose. You will see a metal elbow secured by two bolts into what I remember is the upper intake manifold...don't quote me on that but you will see it regardless of whatever I call it. Anyways, GM decided it was a good idea to put stainless steel bolts in there but that makes it easy to strip the threads in the bolt hole so I think it's best when you put your wrench on the bolt to just tap on the handle till you vibrate it loose, then turn it.
When you pull off the housing you'll lose a little coolant and it will create an air pocket which we'll address. It's a 50/50 chance that the thermostat housing gasket will either stick to the housing or the engine...it may be torn, cracked or flaking in either case clean both contact surfaces before you replace the gasket. I recommend an oil impregnated poly material gasket.
Note the position of the thermostat in the hole and place the new one in as such.
I recommend a 180 degree thermostat...stock is 195 but the GTP runs better with the 180.
Put on gasket and reinstall the hose/housing assembly, alternate from one bolt to the other so the housing mates flat and cannot cause a leak.
Next, fill the coolant overflow bottle to the "HOT" mark. If the bottle is dirty and hard to see just put a light on top of the bottle...GM didn't mark it very well so if it's not squeaky clean you can hardly see a damn thing.
*IMPORTANT** if your car still has Dexcool in it, DUMP IT. It will eventually destroy the motor.
If not...continue on. Start the car. Go back to the thermostat housing and place a rag on top of, and twist the peacock valve on top of it to let the air out until it starts to get coolant on the rag. Done.
SOURCE: 1997 pontiac grand prix key won t turn ignition
well does the key go in does it turn to the start pos? if the dash dost power up its because the switch is bad if it will power up but not start it can be becuse of the resitor chip depends on what is going on if you cant get power its becuse of the switch
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