Ignition lock problems

[JohnJStewart]

Hi everyone.

In the run of bad luck I am having with my car the latest gremlin is the ignition lock.

The key has been difficult to insert and remove for some time now. Now the steering lock doesn't engage when you remove the key and the lock has a strange feel to it when you turn the key - like the various springs/positions are not engaging correctly.

How difficult is it to remove the lock and strip down and maybe it just needs a bit of TLC - it doesn't seem like anything broke - but is clearly not right.

I am now worried about not being able to insert or worse remove the key or even worse stop the engine (it's a tip so not easy).

Any ideas what the possible part replacement numbers might be and do I need new keys and so on.....could be expensive.

Thanks

Edited July 20, 2006 by JohnJStewart

[Loren]

Have a look at TSB 4/03 2804 Replacement Ignition Switch -- dated 11-24-03.