2005 gto key wont turn..
06-12-2010, 11:09 PM
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06-13-2010, 07:53 PM
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that wont work, believe me i know. This has happened to me 3 times, you need a new cylinder switch, costs $50 or $60 from the dealership. Only thing is, to get the cylinder out you have to be able to turn the key. Take it apart as much u can, and spray some wd40 in the key hole, and the rear where the switch is, take it out. its 2 bolts, you will need an allen wrench for. take that off, and spray wd40 and try wiggling it around. If that doesnt work, take it to the dealership if you have warranty, if not, well me personally, i had to drill the others out.
06-14-2010, 03:29 PM
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There's a how-to on LS1GTO.com that shows how to remove and repair the lock cylinder. Doesn't seem that difficult based on the write up. Do a search over there.
06-14-2010, 06:08 PM
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+1, theres an awesome write-up on ls1gto, but thats only if you can turn the key, in order to stick a small allen wrench in that hole to release the cylinder, you have to be able to turn the key.
07-13-2010, 10:42 AM
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I have the same problem my key won't turn unless I jiggle the key while it is in the ignition, has there been alot of problems with this? I went to the dealer and they had 5 ignition cylinders in stock. I'm going to pick up the new cylinder tomorrow and set the tumblers to fit my key myself since the dealer wants $350.00 to do it. One of the guys there said one of the mechanics did this on their lounge table with a set of twizers. I don't think I'm going to pay that much when the part cost $60.00. Is there anywhere I can look up how to do this?
The old style housing is # 92172018
The new updated housing with stronger metal is # 92234035
I just went ahead and cleaned up the original housing with a dremal myself.
Good luck.
07-20-2010, 08:29 PM
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Its an easy fix, just had to do it myself 2weeks ago. just take your time an if it doesn't want to go back in when reinstalling it, make sure the column lock isn't catching. Good luck.
http://kb.ls1gto.com/KB/article.aspx?id=10532
http://kb.ls1gto.com/KB/article.aspx?id=10532
05-19-2011, 07:49 PM
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Recall I recently had to have my ignition lock cylinder replaced due to the issue most people have, where one day when inserting the key into the ignition, the key simply will not turn, resulting in having my car towed to the dealer and $480 later, my car was fixed. I contacted GM about this issue and they claim I was the first GTO owner to complain of this issue or have this problem. I recommend that everyone with this issue contact the district manager at GM. His name and contact info are listed below. The mroe of us that report this issue, the more likely GM will issue a recall.
Max
866-790-5600
ext 12487
Max
866-790-5600
ext 12487
05-20-2011, 01:54 AM
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God you seriously got gouged for 480?? You should have been a member and got some advice before you went and spent that much money. It's a VERY common problem so i dont know what line of crap GM was trying to feed you.
In the future if you have any issues with the car get on here first and post up. It's usually something that one of us has experienced first hand. Don't go straight to the stealership.
In the future if you have any issues with the car get on here first and post up. It's usually something that one of us has experienced first hand. Don't go straight to the stealership.
05-20-2011, 09:58 AM
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Thats BS. Lot of people did report it that key get stuck in cylinder. Just check all the posts on LS1GTO.com they just dont want to admit that there is problem with those cars.
05-30-2011, 02:16 AM
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I have an 04 a4 and had one hell of a time with it as well. Put some of that dusty lubricant stuff (forgot what it was actually called... think it was what pencil lead is made otu of now)... has worked for months flawlessly. crossing my fingers.
05-31-2011, 12:01 PM
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^^^your talking about liquid graphite. Anywho do the mod to the ignition cylinder and as a back up plan every couple months spray liquid graphite in there. You should have no problems afterwards.
06-04-2011, 02:14 PM
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hey I just finished drilling out old cylinder. I replaced it with a new cylinder, $55, popped it in and whammo it started right away. Problem is it started then died. Now it won't even turn over or nothing. Key works, battery is fine, and I got no answers. Help!!!
08-17-2011, 09:30 PM
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After trying for about an hour to get my key to turn, I got out a hammer and while trying to turn the key I tapped the end of it with the hammer and the key turned. Just had to give it a little tap.
