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Question posted by vpriest214 on June 30th, 2014

Ignition Key

My key wont turn in ignition is there anything i can do to solve this issue and what could it be

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 30th, 2014 9:43 PM
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Hi. Two possible causes

1. Bad ignition cylinder (needs to be replaced)

2. Bad key (this may be true if you only have one key - it will require replacement aswell)

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Owner Manual - Page 13

... KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for these numbers and keep them in PARK. START Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to order duplicate keys from your vehicle locks.
Owner Manual - Page 14

... outlets will cancel this feature is programmable. If a malfunction occurs, the system will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Don't leave the keys in the ignition switch lock cylinder. Opening either door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information...
Owner Manual - Page 15

... automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked NOTE: or unlocked. • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is engine. For door lock lubrication, refer to unlock the door, turn the key rearward, to "Maintenance Procedures" in the vehicle operation. Operation sounds a signal to remind you to prevent unauthorized • With...
Owner Manual - Page 16

... have been programmed to the Should this occur, have being shut off after turning the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will result in vehicle starting systems. Use of security protection. Replacement Keys onds), it cannot be used an invalid key to start the vehicle. Once possible by an authorized dealer. CAUTION! • Always...
Owner Manual - Page 17

... least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. authorized dealer. 4. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you to an Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first...
Owner Manual - Page 18

...ignition switch for about 18 minutes. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of Industry Canada. dealer to have a programmed Sentry Key௡, contact your authorized rized operation. The remaining keys... and/or turn signals will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will signal for unauthoNOTE: If a programmed key is lost key from the ...
Owner Manual - Page 19

During this period, if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle ... if a door is arming. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out opened , the ignition switch is taken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all doors. Vehicle Security Alarm will ...
Owner Manual - Page 20

... the Vehicle Security Alarm. If this or insert a valid Sentry Key௡ into the ignition lock occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Pressing the trunk button...Alarm is designed to alert the driver. ILLUMINATED ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy/reading lights will turn the key to the ON/START position. Security Alarm. • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk...
Owner Manual - Page 21

...THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature also turns on the RKE transmitter. • The Illuminated Entry ...key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on the approach lighting (if equipped). Refer to activate the system. ignition switch is in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is turned...
Owner Manual - Page 23

...-Programmable Features)" in the LOCK position, and the the current setting, proceed as follows: key removed. • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle 4. Opening a door with the...holding the UNLOCK button. 2. To change mitter with the ignition in "UnderstandNOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on or turned off. Press the following procedure: UNLOCK button to "Electronic ...
Owner Manual - Page 24

The turn signal lights will chirp once to Press and release the LOCK button on vehicles ing Your Instrument ...steps if you are in "UnderstandThe time for further information. This feature can be LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm turned on the RKE trans- (Customer-Programmable Features)" in the LOCK position, and the Your Instrument Panel" for this feature to ...
Owner Manual - Page 25

...the RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than Remote Open Window Feature - To turn the Panic Alarm feature on , the Security Alarm. Opening a door with 2. Press the LOCK ...the LOCK button. dows using the RKE is on or off, press and hold the the ignition in the vehicle will cause the alarm to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Repeat these steps if...
Owner Manual - Page 29

... and will disable the one time or allow the engine to run for a third the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON cycle. Press and release the REMOTE START button one -time press...15 minutes, insert the key into before you can be in the ON position Vehicle in the Remote Start mode. However, the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if the ignition switch must be started ...
Owner Manual - Page 33

... be opened from the outside when the Child Protection Door Locks are located inside the rear edge of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approximately one-quarter turn to its previous setting. Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) The Child Protection Door Locks (Rear Doors...
Owner Manual - Page 35

...the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and when the accessory delay feature is a single window...this capability. Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power ...
Owner Manual - Page 65

... designed to deflate immediately level of the vehicle. In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the • Unlock the doors automatically. until the ignition key is turned off fuel to have deployed. after deployment. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about 3-1/2 in determining appropriate response to children.
Owner Manual - Page 163

...that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will come on when the ignition key is turned to operate normally provided that the Anti-Lock portion of Anti-Lock Brakes. The... checked frequently to the on could cause damage to the driver, occupants or others. Turn the ignition key to assure that it is not on during driving, it indicates that the BRAKE warning...
Owner Manual - Page 167

... indica• Headlights On tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure: • Key In Ignition 1. Vehicle in Motion your personal driving style. • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime) release the MENU button. To turn off the message temporarily, press and • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is...
Owner Manual - Page 174

... headlights on by this feature. Key-Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect™ Phone (if equipped), and power outlets will cancel this feature is selected, the headlights will also turn on approximately 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. To increase...
Owner Manual - Page 244

... shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL mission), turn the ignition switch to buckle their seat belts. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle. A child or others could operate power ...or move the vehicle. 5 Automatic Transmission For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Four-Speed Transmission), turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to any driving gear. A child could be in...

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