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My 2003 chevy impala ignition was locked up and my friend drilled out my ignition lock cylinder and drilled the ignition switch connecter so I took out my whole ignition is there any way I can start m

My ignition switch is not messed up its just the switch connecter to the lock cylinder is messed up. I don't want to pay so much for a new ignition lock cylinder if I can crank it without it. I turn the inside of the ignition switch and it turns on my car but just won't turn over and crank what do I need to do?

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You need to replace your switch the theft system is activated with the key maybe try putting the key close to where it goes

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2010

SOURCE: Replaced ignition switch 2003 chevy impala and car will not start

After you replace the ignition switch turn the key to start the car and release leave the key were it stops after trying to start wait 10 minutes until security light goes out turn key to full off position then repeat the above procedure two more times for a total of three on the 3rd attempt to start car wait for light to go out then turn key to full off positoion wait 10 seconds then try to start car body control module should learn new pass code and the car should start.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 21, 2009

SOURCE: key won't turn in ignition...should I replace the

Try rocking the steering wheel back and forth. Also even though the tumbler is the cause most of the time you should check the electrical part of the switch at times when it goes it won't allow the key to turn. Rocking the steering wheel is so that you can make sure that it is not turning due to the steering lock putting to much pressure on the tumbler.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2010

SOURCE: i have a 2003 chevy impala and my key will not

Do you have battery power? If not, I'm not sure the key switch will unlock.

Good luck.

Tim Whalen

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2010

SOURCE: My key will not turn my ignition switch. Yesterday

you can look at this website, it may help Tim:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_unlock_a_steering_wheel_It_is_locked_and_the_key_will_not_work

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2011

SOURCE: back driver door won't lock

Hello, this is caused by a bad door lock actuator. the door lock actuator is part of the door latch. the door latch will need to be replaced to correct this problem.

  • Remove the rear door outside handle. .
  • Remove the interior trim panel.
  • Remove the water deflector


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    Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
    Removal Procedure
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    Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
    Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Knee Bolster .
    Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim panel. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster .
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    Lower the ignition switch away from the instrument carrier.
    Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
    Depress the transaxle park/lock cable retainer to release. Pull to remove the park/lock cable from the ignition switch.
    Important: The Passlock? electrical connector cannot be removed until the lock cylinder is removed.

    Depress and hold the detent on the bottom of the ignition switch in order to release the ignition lock cylinder. Remove the ignition lock cylinder with the key.
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    Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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    Perform the following procedure if the ignition switch lock cylinder is seized or won't rotate.
    12.1. Protect the immediate work area with suitable material such as clean shop towels or a clean fender cover.

    12.2. Locate the surface for the ignition switch lock cylinder release button (2) on the plastic ignition switch housing and center punch a location (1) on the "rib" approximately 3/8 inch reward (toward the key entry end) from the cylinder release button.

    12.3. Carefully drill a pilot hole through the plastic housing with a 1/8 inch drill bit.

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    12.6. Grasp the ignition switch lock cylinder and remove it from the switch housing.

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    Install the ignition switch bolts.
    Tighten

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    Install the trim plate bezel to the I/P cluster. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster .
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    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect and Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.

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