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Key won't turn in ignition on 2006 chevy cobalt

I've noticed lately when I locked the car with the FOB it doesn't unlock easily, so I use the key. I went to put the key in the ignition today and it won't turn. Then alarms started to go off. Still can't get they key to turn. Was not given an extra key when I bought the car at the dealership.

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On a lot of these late model computer base cars when battery power get low the computer gets confused. try this disconnect the neg. battery cable. charge the battery. reconnect and try again. my son cobalt battery went bad key was stuck in the igntion. good luck.

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: key stuck in ignition

if battery is dead you will not be able to get key out. have someone jumpstart and it should work

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

SOURCE: 2006 chevy cobalt woulnt start lock light is on

Are you using the original key that came with the car? The chip in that key may have gone bad. Try using the spare key that should have come with the purchase of the car. You may also be having battery issues. If all else fails....call the people who really know how to rape you...DUM Dum dummmmm....the dealer

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 cobalt won't run

try unhooking the negative cable on the battery and let it sit for an hour this should reset the computer

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: Chevy Cobalt: key stuck in ignition

For me, this problem was covered by my chevy dealership since it involves a recalled part. Apparently we aren't alone :) thank god

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  • Posted on Aug 10, 2009

SOURCE: My 2006 Chevy Cobalt steering wheel has locked and

sounds like your steering column lock is binding you need to slightly turn the steering one way or the other while turning the key at the same time. this happens if the steering wheel is turned after removing the key. or when parked against a curb. 

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