key in ignition bell keeps dinging any way of bypass

1998 SATURN SL1
160,000 MILES
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after key is removed the bell continues to ring
Nov 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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When you remove the key does the cylinder pop up?Or does it stick down when removing the key?
Nov 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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does not pop up
Nov 12, 2011 at 3:44 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Then the key cylinder sticking down is why the key minder is staying on.The cylinder should pop up and be flush does your key look worn down?Try lubing the key cylinder up some powdered graphite they sell it at the auto parts store.
Nov 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM
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