BIG Problem. Need Help. 2004 Z06
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Racer
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From: Valley Alabama
BIG Problem. Need Help. 2004 Z06
For some reason, neither of my keys will go in the ignition. It's like there's something blocking it right inside the opening to the ignition. Does anyone have any idea what's wrong? I've never heard of anything like this happening. Could it be a column lock issue or possibly a security system issue? Please help. Thanks.
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Racer
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by DidntSettle98
I recently discovered that no matter how hard I try, my Ford Ranger key does NOT work in my Corvette! 
Wish I could help you...
Wish I could help you...
That's the first thing I thought about. I've got a Tahoe and had to double check to make sure I wasn't trying to crank the Vette with the Tahoe keys. I've tried both sets of keys but neither work. The remotes function properly but the damn keys just won't go in the ignition. There's no message or anything on the DIC. I have no idea.
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Racer
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by blktie8
Maybe you got the key out with the ingnition switch turned
Try turning the ingnition while inserting the key
Try turning the ingnition while inserting the key
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by blktie8
Maybe you got the key out with the ingnition switch turned
Try turning the ingnition while inserting the key
Try turning the ingnition while inserting the key
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OK. Here's the deal now: I was able to get the key in and turn it to crank it. But, when I turn the key the car won't turn over. Still no message or anything on the DIC. Now, it just won't crank.
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by steve40th
Also, try to move the steering wheel back and forth, you never know while you are trying to insert the key. Also, did the little resistor break off in there?
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by jamm
OK. Here's the deal now: I was able to get the key in and turn it to crank it. But, when I turn the key the car won't turn over. Still no message or anything on the DIC. Now, it just won't crank.
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by DidntSettle98
Im not sure it's a good idea to force feed this ignition. Maybe now, it is damaged and cannot read the pellet on the key.
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by jamm
The key turns easily it just won't turn over now. So you think the problem lies in the key and not the ignition?
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Originally Posted by jamm
Resistor?
I have been much more carefull about the force I use when putting my key in and the angle of entry. Don't know if that was the problem, but,....
Good Luck!
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by Christian
Yup. Happened 2x in my 2003 Z06 and left me stranded both times. A resistor is in fact bent and blocking the key from entering properly. When you did get the key in, you did damage to it. Call the 1-800 number and get a tow to a dealer.
I have been much more carefull about the force I use when putting my key in and the angle of entry. Don't know if that was the problem, but,....
Good Luck!
I have been much more carefull about the force I use when putting my key in and the angle of entry. Don't know if that was the problem, but,....
Good Luck!
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by Christian
Yup. Happened 2x in my 2003 Z06 and left me stranded both times. A resistor is in fact bent and blocking the key from entering properly. When you did get the key in, you did damage to it. Call the 1-800 number and get a tow to a dealer.
I have been much more carefull about the force I use when putting my key in and the angle of entry. Don't know if that was the problem, but,....
Good Luck!
I have been much more carefull about the force I use when putting my key in and the angle of entry. Don't know if that was the problem, but,....
Good Luck!
Good luck Jamm. Let us know what happens.
