For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | ---
DEFINITION: The ignition lock cylinder has been diagnosed as needing replacement but is unable to be removed from the cylinder case using the standard service procedure.
1 | Did you review the Ignition Lock System Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
2 | Attempt to rotate the key to the RUN position. Is the lock cylinder in the RUN position? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4
3 | Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 7 | --
4 | With the shear bolt and case clamp removed, determine if the lock cylinder case can be removed from the column. Can the lock cylinder case be removed from the column? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5
5 | The steering wheel lock bolt, if engaged, may prevent removal of the lock cylinder case. DO NOT attempt to remove the lock cylinder by destroying the lock cylinder/housing. Carefully cut away the lock cylinder case from the column. Refer to step 8 in Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

--

6 | Remove and replace the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 7 | --
7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 1