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5 messages,  Last post on Sep 29, 2009 at 9:32 PM

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#2 of 5 Re: Ignition Lock Problems [bhc128] by jbiven Aug 08, 2009 (12:15 am)
Replying to: bhc128 (Mar 16, 2009 3:22 pm) I have had to replace the ignition cylinder in my 98 three times (at $135.00 a pop) And now the door locks are also broken.There is no way to by pass the ignition lock, however sometimes it will turn and start after many trys. Don't put off the repair, it can also lock up in the on position and you can't leave the vehicle until battery drains!!! That's fun...
#3 of 5 IGNITION LOCK by boogiee Sep 29, 2009 (10:55 am)
MY MOTHER HAS 1997 CATERA THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS LOCK UP WE CAN NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. SHE HAS TWO KEYS WE TRIED BOTH OF THEM. I HAVE BEEN CALLING AROUND ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD RUN ANY WERE FROM $300.00 TO $400.00 TO GET FIXED. I ALSO HAVE BEEN TOLD IT COULD BE A NUTURAL SAFTY SWITCH UNDER THE COLUM. SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU FOR ANY INPUT. Replies to this message: bhc128 (Sep 29, 2009 3:29 pm)
#4 of 5 Re: IGNITION LOCK [boogiee] by bhc128 Sep 29, 2009 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: boogiee (Sep 29, 2009 10:55 am) I was the one that posted the original question about this. I'm afraid that I don't have the greatest of news. Several people have since told me that the lock mechanisms on Cateras were not real sturdy, and tend to need replacement after a while.   Our son is an engineer. He looked at the car, and decided that there was no good way to fix it without replacing the lock mechanism (which, with towing to the dealer, parts, and labor, would have run over $1,000).   Our solution was to drill out the screws holding the ignition lock in place, and to install a simple "on-off" (flip) switch for the ignition (like a light switch) and a "push-button" switch for the starter. If someone gets into the car (by picking the lock or breaking a window), the only thing that keeps them from starting the car is that you need to hold the original key (which has a chip in in) close to the steering wheel or the system shuts down. It's not a pretty solution, but it lets us drive the car and saved a ton of money.
#5 of 5 IGNITION LOCK by boogiee Sep 29, 2009 (9:32 pm)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND INTERTEST. MAY GOD BLESS

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