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Howdy folks-
I've got a problem that started intermittent and has now become more or less constant (though every now and then things will function normally). The car thinks the key is still in the ignition. When I pull it out, the chime still sounds and the radio stays on (if it was on to begin with). The engine shuts off no problem and the key turns just fine.
I replaced the steering column lock (this part) about six months ago, since the key was getting stuck in the ignition and wouldn't turn. The problem begin occurring after that. Seems likely that the two things are connected. My question is, would this be as simple as the ignition switch? The part I swapped in came with a new ignition switch, so I used it instead of my OEM one (which as far as I know was still working fine). Can I just swap back the OE ignition switch or is it more likely that there's something going on inside the lock cylinder?
thanks!
I've got a problem that started intermittent and has now become more or less constant (though every now and then things will function normally). The car thinks the key is still in the ignition. When I pull it out, the chime still sounds and the radio stays on (if it was on to begin with). The engine shuts off no problem and the key turns just fine.
I replaced the steering column lock (this part) about six months ago, since the key was getting stuck in the ignition and wouldn't turn. The problem begin occurring after that. Seems likely that the two things are connected. My question is, would this be as simple as the ignition switch? The part I swapped in came with a new ignition switch, so I used it instead of my OEM one (which as far as I know was still working fine). Can I just swap back the OE ignition switch or is it more likely that there's something going on inside the lock cylinder?
thanks!