Does the vehicle start an run ?Can you turn the key to the off position ? And the key won't come out ? Did you try some key graphite ( lube ) ? New lock cylinder need maybe . Or is it a problem with
Steering Column Electric Park Lock
If the vehicle is equipped with a floor-mounted console gear shifter, an added safety feature is an steering column electric park lock system in the steering column. The steering column electric park lock system prevents the steering wheel from being locked when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle may be moving. The column ignition lock system consists of a steering column electric park lock and a park position switch, that is located in the A/T shift lock control switch. The steering column electric park lock contains a spring-loaded pin that mechanically prevents the ignition key cylinder from being turned to the Lock position when the transmission is not in the Park position. If vehicle power is lost or the transmission is not in the Park position, the operator will not be able to turn the ignition key to the Lock position and will not be able to remove the ignition key from the column.
Not being able to look at it in person ,which of these most fit's your problem ?
Diagnostic Starting Point - Steering Column
Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear
Lock System Does Not Unlock
Lock System Does Not Lock
Lock System Sticks in Start
Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position
Noise in Steering Column
Looseness in Steering Column
Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?
Go to Step 2
Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
2
Verify that the key cannot be removed from the lock cylinder in the OFF position.
Does the lock system operate normally?
YES - System OK
NO - Go to Step 3
3
Inspect for incorrect, worn, or damaged key.
Is the key incorrect, worn, or damaged?
YES - Go to Step 5
NO - Go to Step 4
4
Inspect for a faulty lock cylinder or release button.
Is the lock cylinder or release button damaged?
YES - Go to Step 6
NO - Go to Step 3
5
Replace the key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.
Did you complete the repair?
YES - Go to Step 7
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6
Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 7
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7
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK
Go to Step 3
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SOURCE: ignition key will only come out of ignition sometimes
Ahh, yes.
As a Grand Prix owner myself, I had the same issue.
The device that allows you to release your key is called a Shift Lock Solenoid. This engages/disengages when you press the release button on your shifter.
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The most common thing for people to do is to slam your shifter into park. Please don't do that. It won't help, and in most cases cause more problems.
To get you by for the time being, you can do one of two things.
Carry a small pointy object to manually release it by removing the small round cover under your steering column. Take your object of choice and push it up into that hole and then turn your key back to get it out of the ignition.
Or, get it fixed.
Another trick when you are unable to get the key out is this,
1. Turn your radio off, and fans etc, so there is no noise.
2. Squeeze your shift release on the console a couple of times; you should hear a click in your column. If nothing happens, turn your key just a touch more towards the on position and continually squeeze the release till you hear the click in your column, then you are able to turn your key back to the lock position and pull out the key.
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: grand prix steering wheel locked key comes out
This situation is called "Torque Lock". The Solution is simply to Turn the Steering Wheel Slightly in the Opposite Direction to remove Pressure on the Steering Lock Pawl. Usually this occurs when turning off the Key while Pressure is Applied to the Steering Wheel from a slight "Roll-Back" or from the Power Steering being forced all the way to it's limit in one direction or the other. Always be sure that the Steering is allowed to relax prior to switching the Ignition Switch to the Locked Position. This is a very common problem most frequently experienced by women rather than men. Let me know if this helps!
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SOURCE: ignition key stuck in 2003 Grand Prix
If you have an auto trans, check to make sure the car is in park. If the shift lever is even slightly misaligned, (even though the indicator says PARK) your key won't come out.
Try spraying the tumbler with powdered graphite.
It is a common problem, and I found two possible answers. The ignition plunger in the ignition switch or the Park release solenoid located in the center console. I've heard that when the solenoid sticks it prevents your key from being released. I have not fixed mine yet, I just use the inside of a ball point pen to release the plunger by sticking it in the access hole under the ignition.
SOURCE: oil capacity of 2002 grand prix
Right around 4 3/4 quarts. Use an AC Delco filter. There is a difference and this will prevent low oil pressure.
SOURCE: diagram on a pontiac grand prix
I have 07 Pontiac Grand Prix, the wrong key was inserted into the ignition the other day. Now when I try to use the correct key it will not insert completly in the ignition, goes in until last 1/4in of key. Im stuck, I bought the new lock cylinder but how do I get the old one out? I cant get the key to insert all the way so I cant get it to the "On" position, it will not turn at all. The key that was inserted in error is whole and nothing is missing it seems like there is something stuck. Any help would be appreciated...
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