Ignition switch

Tiny
EDLIN VERAS
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
Key will not turn ignition switch. Key will not move from inserted position. Steering wheel is not locked. Battery is not drained. I have tried to wiggle key around, and have tried spare key which has more pronounced grooves, nothing has worked.

I have gone as far as trying to replace the cylinder switch, but cannot get the switch to release because the key is stuck in inserted position the linchpin underneath will not allow me to release the cylinder from the plastic holder. Therefore I cannot pull it out to install the new cylinder.

What do you recommend?
Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 1:53 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

If possible force the tumbler into the correct position it will be replaced anyway. These problems can be a little rough. Here are some diagrams (below) that might help you get the job done.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, July 10th, 2017 AT 12:32 PM

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