Removed ignition lock cylinder from a 2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L V6 AWD for replacement. How do I insert the appropriate tumbler according to the key code into the corresponding tumbler ward?

SOURCE: front hub is stuck to knuckle.

spray with penetrating oil and let sit. hit with a big hammer. if it still will not come loose remove knuckle and use a press to remove bearing.

Jeff Barton

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• Posted on Jul 20, 2009

SOURCE: Saturn Ion 3 Ignition Cylinder Lock

Im thinking your going to be ok as far as warranty repair,if your dealers service dept is insensitive, call Saturn assist @ 1.800.553.6000 On to the ignition switch ....separate colum halves with #2 screwdriver> access ignition housing and look for trip slot on top side of cylinder>use pocket size screwdriver to trip button in slot while in ACC position and pull out...good luck

SOURCE: 2002 Saturn Vue Ignition Cylinder lock problem

The keys on this vehicle have a problem with wearing down to the point where it's a pain to get them to work in the ignition cylinder. Examine your keys for wear and that may have been your problem since day one.
I have a 2004 Vue and I have the only key I got with it (used car) worn down to the point where it will no longer work in the back door and is a pain to use in the ignition cylinder. It also falls right out of the ignition cylinder when the car is running. I have a copy of the key that was made when I got the car which works just fine and doesn't fall out, and looking at the two side by side, you can see that Saturn's key has worn down substantially since I got it two years ago.

SOURCE: 2003 saturn vue v6 awd cuts out; won't start

the BCM (body control module) is a problem on these cars it works one day and not the next,also controls the lights, security, door locks, etc this computer is usually very expensive and dealers charge around $800 the replace and reprogram it.

SOURCE: How do I remove the ignition lock cylinder from a

REMOVAL

1. Disable SIR system. (Refer to "SIR Disable/Enable Procedure (For Frontal and Curtain Inflators)".
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove lock cylinder bezel from steering column shroud by carefully prying with thin blade screwdriver.
4. Remove shroud fasteners and remove steering column upper and lower shroud panels.
5. Insert key into ignition lock cylinder and rotate to RUN position. Then rotate ignition cylinder back to ACC position.
6. Depress locking button on side of ignition module assembly with a thin pick-type tool. Slide lock cylinder assembly from ignition module.

1. Insert key into ignition lock cylinder and install into ignition module.
2. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds and shroud fasteners.
3. Install lock cylinder bezel.
4. Connect negative battery cable.
5. Enable the SIR system. (Refer to "SIR Disable/Enable Procedure (For Frontal and Curtain Inflators)".

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