ignition tumbler gremlins...

[rsfeller]

The wife complained of the ignition not turning last week. She said it took quite a bit or rocking of the steering wheel to get it to engage.

Before you suggest the common ignition switch failure we already replaced that last fall when it acted up. No problem since.

Today I finally experienced her concern and she was right. It took 10 minutes of rocking the steering wheel left/right until I found th sweet spot. You could hear the lock clicking to release the wheel when turning the key but neither the key or wheel would turn. After getting home I couldn't replicate it, yet.

Note: Our steering wheel takes a 90 turn in either direction before it locks, always has. Additionally, I've always had error code, I believe Loren once said this is a common one to see with no ill effects.

41 No engine start possible Transponder pill faulty or not present Status: Not present Number of times DTC present: 1

Does the transponder allow a solenoid or such to release the tumbler or wheel? Any comparable theories?

I know when we bought the ignition switch from our local dealer last year they said they were sure that wasn't the issue and the entire tumbler is more prone to fail. Most on this list disagree and see the cheapo plastic switch is more common to fail. I do not think the switch is to blame this time as it's only been 8 months and we drive this car less then once a week, so little wear?

Who knows of the tumbler assembly failure?

Could it be more with the locking mech of the steering wheel or is that part of the tumbler?

Could it be the Trans-Pill issue?

Bad key or gremlins?