Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

Ignition/starter Switch and Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing

Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing

CAUTION!

- Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks

Removing

- Disconnect battery.
- Remove steering column switches.






- Where applicable, carefully disconnect electrical connection for the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer from lock cylinder.

NOTE:

- If equipped, the induction coil for anti-theft immobilizer is integrated with the lock cylinder and cannot be serviced separately.

- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "Drive".

Position of key in lock cylinder:

1 - Position "Stop"
2 - Position "Drive"
3 - Position "Start"






- Insert steel wire (approx. dia. 1.2 mm) in drilling next to ignition key -arrow-.

NOTE:

- To enable steel wire to be inserted straight into hole, ignition key may have to be dismantled and inserted into lock cylinder without key head.

- Dismantle ignition key if necessary.






- Release lock cylinder securing lever using wire -arrow- and remove lock cylinder from steering lock housing.

1 - Lock cylinder
2 - Steel wire (approx. dia. 1.2 mm)
3 - Securing lever

Installing

- Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position "Drive".
- Release securing lever using wire (approx. dia. 1.2 mm) and insert lock cylinder in steering lock housing.

NOTE:

- Where applicable, ensure immobilizer induction coil electrical connection orientation in lock cylinder housing guide.

- Pull wire out of lock cylinder and ensure lock cylinder is secured properly in steering lock housing.







- Reconnect immobilizer reading coil electrical connector -arrow- to lock cylinder.
- Install steering column switches and steering wheel.