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Chevrolet Blazer Key Stuck

13 messages,  Last post on Apr 10, 2012 at 2:56 AM

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#4 of 13 Re: key stuck? [silverfoxdjr] by isoia

Aug 13, 2008 (1:09 am)

Replying to: silverfoxdjr (Jun 03, 2007 3:12 pm)
When my key was stuck, and it wasn't making any electrical connection, and no power whatsoever was to be seen, my Dad just cleaned the two way fuse located just beneath the battery and then it ran beautifully with no more electrical problems until the fuel filter failed three weeks later.

#5 of 13 hdsperglide by hdsperglide

May 14, 2009 (12:02 pm)

A frequent problem on Blazers and Jimmys is that the inner ignition switch (not the key tumbler) wears out and creates certain issues. The tranny won't shift, the key won't come out, and your first reactions is that you have a transmission problem!
 
If you put a scanner on the vehicle, it will give you about 10 transmissions codes.
 
The only thing that is wrong is the switch is shot. You have to pull the airbags, pull the steering wheel, disassembled the column and remove and replace the switch and accompanying harness. Watch out for sharp edges on the tye wraps...I almost bled to death the first time I did one...
 
The whole job is easy, just follow the right procedure when disabling and removing the airbag, or you could be in for quite a jolt!

#6 of 13 Key stuck by hollygee

May 17, 2009 (3:29 pm)

Hello silverfoxdjr. I have an '02 chevy blazer and the exact same thing happened to me about 3 months ago. I would put my truck in park and the key would not turn all the way back to release it from the ignition. I would have to continually thrust the shifter from neutral to park, neutral to park, about 20 times before it would finally release my key. Well that was a pain! So, I figured out that there was an emergency release button located underneath the steering wheel shaft. There is a little rubber cover covering the hole. Just remove the rubber cover and use an instrument (i.e. screwdriver, pen, pencil) to poke upward in the hole. It will automatically release your key! I didn't have enough money to take it in to a mechanic and have him charge me $50 just to locate the problem and then another $120 to fix it, so I just keep a pen in my glove compartment. Works like a charm! Now if you don't want to have to do that every single time you park your truck than I suggest taking it in and replacing the inner ignition switch. But it's way better than breaking your back trying to shift it in and out with the brake pedal 20 times. Hope this helps.

#7 of 13 Re: Key stuck [hollygee] by montreealman

Jun 26, 2010 (2:39 pm)

Replying to: hollygee (May 17, 2009 3:29 pm)
Hi I just bought a2001 blazerand was hoping you can tell me where exzctly this release button is.I can't find it thanks

#8 of 13 Re: Key stuck [hollygee] by tgeihl

Jun 27, 2010 (6:05 pm)

Replying to: hollygee (May 17, 2009 3:29 pm)
hollygee, Thank you very much for this pointer. I have a 2001 Bravada and this just happened to me yesterday. This forum is the closest that came to the problem. I did what you suggested and it worked like a charm. I was just wondering if you still do this post.....how long you were able to do this. I know it is something that has to be fixed I would just wondering if there is a time line to save up. Again, Thank You!!!!!

#9 of 13 Re: Key stuck [montreealman] by tgeihl

Jun 27, 2010 (6:10 pm)

Replying to: montreealman (Jun 26, 2010 2:39 pm)
It isn't a button. There is a plug in a hole about 3 inches under the ignition. The other holes under the colum don't have a plug in them they are screw holes. Pop out the plug and stick the pen in about 1-2 inches and the key should turn and come out. I just found out and did this yesterday and it worked great. I have a 2001 Bravada that it happened to.

#10 of 13 THANK YOU!!! by justinf614

Nov 12, 2010 (7:19 am)

The exact same problem happened in my 03' S10 Chevy Blazer. After having the battery go dead once and throwing my truck into neutral/park a million times and having it not work.... I looked for the little switch underneathe the ignition and POOF, came right out.
 
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL I CANNOT THANK EVERYONE ENOUGH!!!
 
GOD BLESS

#11 of 13 Re: key stuck? [silverfoxdjr] by has2baway

Apr 09, 2012 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: silverfoxdjr (Jun 07, 2007 5:08 am)
I have an 03 Trail Blazer that the key is stuck also. It will not let you depress the gear selector button. The dash lights wont light, the blower will not blow, and sometimes the blinkers work. The head lights will not light up manually by the switch. They will come on when the key is turned to the on position. The service 4wd light is on and came on when all this started. Is possible that this could be the ignition switch in this vehicle causing this? Checked all relays & fuses. Seem to be ok. If I pull the ignition fuse #34, under the hood, the lights come on! Been trouble shooting for 2 days now. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
TIA

#12 of 13 quixk fix by montreealman

Apr 10, 2012 (2:56 am)

Had same problem, could not find problem. Took pair of pliers and turned the ignition to the off making sure notto grip the key. Never had the problem again.

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