Posted on May 07, 2010

2009 pontiac g5 manual trans. Ignition switch can not be turned off. key can be turned to start position, but can not be turned to off position. engine running. what's wrong?

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Happened on G5 automatic and to release key there is an access hole underneath the steering column near the ignition switch and was able to manually push something to release key. gotta find a permanent fix!

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I had the same thing happen and I need a new ignition switch, haven't had any problems since.

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Just encountered the same problem. Popped the clutch in first gear to kill the engine, but still cannot turn the car off.

Anyone have a clue as to why the ignition locked out?

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Posted on Aug 18, 2010

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You need a new ignition switch, mine had the same problem, its a defect some of the G5's have.

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SOURCE: Key stuck in ignition of 2007 Pontiac Torrent

well to get the key out all you need to do is takeWD-40 and put the small hose on it as far as you can down the ignition the spay it and wiggle the key UP AN DOWN then take a sewing needle and wiggle it around in the ignition som anything holdin the key in there will come loose. TRUST ME I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 SILVERADO

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Use a steering wheel puller to remove the snap ring that holds the big spring. Remove the screws that hold the signal light mechanism, and the signal light handle has to be removed. Lift the signal thing up to expose a "torx" headed screw. Remove that screw and the tumbler should pull out fairly easily. That torx screw should have an unthreaded part at the bottom of it. Make sure that comes with it. Sometimes they break off.

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