Ignition lock stuck

2006 CHEVROLET HHR
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OHIOKEITH
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Transmission problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 73000 miles

Goes into park but steering wheel does not lock. Shift button does not pop out and keys will not come out key also stays in accessory?

Jul 20, 2010 at 6:22 PM
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GMTECH
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There is a shift lock cable that goes to the gear selector if that is okay the ignition switch tumbler sounds like it went out which is common here are diagrams to help you get the problem fixed.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Oct 30, 2010 at 2:31 AM
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SSHEETS02
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Thanks for the diagrams it turned out the ignition witch was bad. Great site btw
Apr 22, 2011 at 2:05 AM
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