Ignition

Asked by Otterduck1 Jul 07, 2015 at 05:52 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just got a new ignition however we stopped at a rest area left the key in ignition and now
we can't turn the car on.  The key won't go back or forth

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Bob answered 9 years ago

Wiggle the steering wheel side to side while trying to turn the key. Be careful and don't break the key off.

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jamnblues answered 9 years ago

Was the ignition switch replaced because of that recall? There have been a few posts here about dealers botching the recalls- poor GM- they seem to try so hard-

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