Re: 1995 dodge caravan key stuck in ignition. No...
I had this problem. I called AAA. They sent over a locksmith who took out the cylender and did something to it removing the part that sticks (time elapsed, five minutes) Now it turns easily but once the car is turned on the key doens't need to be in the ignition at all! I have to be careful when I leave the car the ignition is in the right position or it can drain the battery. I always warn garage attendants when I leave the car. (tho apparently this is common) So this is a quick and easy fix. Just get a locksmith. Use your AAA because they will give you a discount. It only cost me fifty bucks.
sounds like you need a new ignition cylinder. normally when this happens you can tap on the bottom of the column where the cylinder goes into it with a hammer while jiggling the key should un stick it temporarily
If it is the 3.0 liter the nut for the tensioner is toward the firewall side of the engine tucked tightly under the exhaust manifold, very hard to get too.
If its the 3.3 liter you would have already seen it, both have only one nut holding the tensioner on. This one is easier.
Disable the air bag system by disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Have the system discharged by a qualified professional mechanic using an approved recovery/recycling machine.
Drain the cooling system.
Remove the steering column cover and left and right side under panel silencers.
Remove the center bezel by unclipping it from the instrument panel.
Remove the accessory switch carrier and the heater/air conditioning control head.
Remove storage bin and lower right instrument panel.
Disconnect the blower motor lead under the right side of the instrument panel.
Remove the right side 40-way connector wiring bracket.
Remove the lower right reinforcement, body computer bracket and mid-to-lower reinforcement as an assembly.
Disconnect the vacuum lines at the brake booster and water valve.
Clamp off the heater hoses near the heater core and remove the
hoses from the core tubes. Plug the hose ends and the core tubes to
prevent spillage of coolant.
If equipped with air conditioning, remove the H-valve and condensation tube.
Disconnect the temperature control cable and vacuum harness at the connection at the top of the unit.
Remove the retaining nuts from the package mounting studs at the
firewall. Disconnect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it
aside.
To install:
Remove the temperature control door from the unit and clean the
unit out with solvent. Lubricate the lower pivot rod and its well and
install. Wrap the heater core and/or evaporator with foam tape and
place in position. Secure with the screws.
Assemble the unit, making sure all vacuum tubes are properly routed.
Install the assembly to the vehicle and connect the vacuum
harness. Install the nuts to the firewall and install the condensation
tube. Fold the carpeting back into position.
Connect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside.
Install the 2 brackets supporting the lower edge of the heater housing.
Connect the blower motor wiring, resistor wiring and the temperature
control cable.
Install the retaining screws from the right side to the steering
column. Install the instrument panel trim covering and reinforcement.
Assemble the unit, making sure all vacuum tubes are properly routed.
Install the assembly to the vehicle and connect the vacuum
harness. Install the nuts to the firewall and install the condensation
tube. Fold the carpeting back into position.
Connect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside. Connect the blower motor wiring and temperature control cable.
Install the lower right reinforcement, body computer bracket and mid-to-lower reinforcement as an assembly.
Install the right side 40-way connector wiring bracket.
Install the lower right instrument panel and storage bin.
Install the heater/air conditioning control head and accessory switch carrier.
Install the center bezel to the instrument panel.
Install the under panel silencers and steering column cover.
Install the vacuum lines at the brake booster and water valve.
Connect the heater hoses to the core tubes.
Using new gaskets, install the H-valve and connect the refrigerant lines. Install the condensation tube.
Have the system evacuated and recharged by a qualified
professional mechanic, utilizing the proper equipment. Add 2 fl. oz.
(59 ml) of refrigerant oil during the recharge. Fill the cooling system.
Perform the Air Bag System Check procedures outlined in this section before connecting the negative battery cable.
Connect the negative battery cable and check the entire climate control system for proper operation and leaks.
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#1 look at your key if it is bent or damaged try another key #2 is key is in good condition then your ignition lock is probably bad and will need to be replaced. If you would be doing the repairs yourself and need instructions let me know and I can assist you. Hope this helps
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