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#1 of 3 Olds Intrigue Ignition Cylinder Jammed by biglenny45 Jun 15, 2009 (11:00 am)
I've got a 99 Olds Intrigue with the 3.8 V6. The car has about 130k on it, but runs and drives well.   I recently spent 6 hours replacing the AC compressor, and the car seemed to be smoother than ever. I drove home one afternoon and when i tried to turn on the accessories to roll up my windows before a storm, the key refused to turn at all. Now my fine machine is a paper weight.   I've used graphite spray and have worked the lock and steering column and shifter. Doesn't seem to make any difference. The wheel has not locked and I can still turn it, but the shifter is in park and you cant push the car.   Haynes doesn't make a manual for Intrigues, the closest you can get is a manual covering all buicks, pontiacs and olds's from '85-'05. Can anyone give me some advice or get me started on how to remove the ignition key cylinder so i can replace/repair it? Replies to this message: billcarson (Jun 16, 2009 4:11 am) billcarson (Jun 16, 2009 7:09 am)
#2 of 3 Re: Olds Intrigue Ignition Cylinder Jammed [biglenny45] by billcarson Jun 16, 2009 (4:11 am)
Replying to: biglenny45 (Jun 15, 2009 11:00 am) biglenny45 i just did this job a few weeks ago and used a post from dtownfb to guide me through it.it was the directions for cleaning the ignition switch which comes out with the cylinder so it was very useful.get to it fast by googleing (cleaning the ignition switch on a 2000 intrigue),and it will be the first listing.if you do it don't rush it and take your time removing the plastic dash assemblies carefully.they are flimsy and would be a hassle to replace.my car was in south florida for most of it's life and the pieces got stuck. the hardest part is removing the electrical connectors and the large black cable(shift lock cable),but with a little patience it will come out.also organize each removed assembly and keep it's related screws with it.(i used my picnic table).this will make reassembly easier.i had to perform the relearn procedure 3 times befofe the starter would turn over. good luck. bill
#3 of 3 Re: Olds Intrigue Ignition Cylinder Jammed [biglenny45] by billcarson Jun 16, 2009 (7:09 am)
Replying to: biglenny45 (Jun 15, 2009 11:00 am) also very important to perform a relearn proceedure so you can start the car after the cylinder is replaced.you have a passlock system on your car and if you google (passlock relearn proceedure) you will see a pdf file (engine controls and fuel systems).read about how the system works and follow the relearn proceedure,starting on page 2 very carefully.i had to repeate the proceedure the full 3 times before it took.and by the way it disabled the starter on my car not the fuel injectors. go for it and good luck. bill

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