Car will not start it ran perfectly yesterday?

Some of the of more up to date locksmiths can do that call around. Also I looked up your cylinder and they sell it at www. Parts. Com I dont know if it comes with tumblars most of the later model cylinders do. You would just have to code it to your key code. Make sure you get the key code for the ignition cylinder when you get your key cut. The tumblar closest to the key hole is position number 1.

Also you can try lightly tapping on the key hole opening with a hammer then try turning cylinder. If that doesnt work then try doing that with the new key if it still wont turn. Because if you cant turn the cylinder its going to make it much harder to replace the cylinder.

Your welcome keep us posted on how it goes or if you have more questions.

If you hear it clicking there is a good chance it's the starter causing it but that would have to be tested first.

I have seen cars only a couple of years old and the key is totally worn out. It all depends on how much you use the key. Also the first steps on changing the cylinder all depend on if you can turn it. Did you get a new key made yet?

Just for giggles

I have a '95 neon that the key will not rotate back to "lock", so it will come out. Happens often.I'm lazy, only gave $250 for it. Good a/c and 30 mpg! As long as I can get the key out, I will not perform surgery!

This is our spare "automatic tranny" car, mainly for my wife to drive.I won't let her drive my standard tranny jeeps. She scared me so bad, the time, I did let her!

My trick is to unlock the "tilt column" and sorta gently bounce it up and down a couple of times, it'll then rotate back.

My guess is there is linkage inside (probably to the shifter, in a round about way) for the "park lock feature". It just will not slide freely into place, less it's moved w/ the tilt

Maybe this will do something for you

The medic

Yes I would have a fresh non copied key made and try that. Thats the first thing I try before changing a cylinder.

Yes that website is legit I have ordered from that website atleast 3 or 4 times and have always been happy with my purchases from there.

Loud as exaust loud, or loud as a ticking in the engine? Assuming this has an eco-tec in it, engine noise is most likely caused by lack of maintence. Without more info, I cant really answer your question.

Hi Grace and thanks for using 2CarPros.

I need to better understand. Automatics don't have a clutch, so I'm not sure what you mean by it's stuck. Next, you indicate when you turn the key, it won't turn. Do you mean the key or the engine? You indicated the lights turn on, so I'm thinking the key turns. Next, the shifter being locked in park can be the result of a few things. However, if the key lock doesn't turn, it won't move.

I'm sorry but I need to better understand what is happening. If you could explain, I feel confident I can help.

Let me know,

Joe

Okay, that makes sense.

Now, it sounds like a couple things are going on here. The first thing I need you to do is check if the brake lights are working. (Don't laugh the brake light switch powers the park interlock system) no brake lights, it won't come out of park.

Do that and let me know.

Joe