H3 won't start after sitting for 12+ hours
I have an H3 2007 and have an issue for months now that if I leave it without
running it for 12+ hours; it randomly will not start, and locks my keys into the
ignition-won't give them back. If we jump it, it will give the keys to us and will
be fine until I leave it dormant again. We have replaced the batteries twice now,
and had it in to be looked at twice-each visit: $500+ each time. The radio,
clock and electric would stay on even if the keys were successfully out of the
ignition...I think it was slowly draining each battery if left too long. Our GM
certified shop finally diagnosed the problem correctly and saw that the vehicle
changed from 'off' to 'accessory mode' with no key in the ignition, which
shows a faulty ignition switch. The ignition switch internal malfunction was
removed and replaced and now it functions appropriately. I encourage all of
you that have these problems to report them...This SHOULD be a recall item
as it is known that GM has had an extreme amount of problems with ignition
switches with many makes/models (including ours) and has recalled many of
them (not ours yet). I am in the process of sending letters/making contacts to
resolve what has cost me over $1000 in diagnosis/repairs for a faulty
mechanism that was put in my car in the first place...
