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Key won't turn to the start position

HgCougar

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Oct 24, 2007
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It will turn to the on position and everything gets power but it won't turn further to crank the engine. I'm guessing a bad ignition cylinder. I found the how-to on removing it but is there anything else I should know or look into?

I have started the car a couple times from a roll so its not like I just need to wiggle the steering wheel.
 
Haven't checked the starter because the key won't turn far enough for the starter to engage. If this rod pops off would I still get power to everything when I turn it to the on/run position.
 
sounds like the ingnition cylinder went bad. happened to me. get a lock set with 2 keys and you will be able to program them to your PCM yourself.
 
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