2001 Pontiac Grand Am steering wheel unlocked (car won't st

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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INTRUDER295
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Steering problem
2001 Pontiac Grand Am Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I took the key out of the ignition and the steering wheel did not lock now the key will not turn the ignition
Dec 31, 2008 at 12:06 PM
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JULIE519
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I have a 2005 Grand Am and had the same trouble a week ago. We found that our ignition mechanism has somehow become "deprogrammed" and are in the process of buying a replacement and installing it ourselves. The part is 157.00. To go to the dealer for a diagnosis we were told the fee just for the diagnostic was 175.00! So we opted to do it ourselves (with advice and help from this forum - of course...)

You may find the thread on my issue to be helpful in your case as well. Check it out under the title "2005 Pontiac Grand Am Key will not turn" or the link below may be easier.

https://www.2carpros.com/forum/ignition-steering-wheel-locking-mechanism-etc-vp434696.html

We should have everything replaced, repaired and reinstalled by tomorrow night and I plan to post our final outcome and feedback on how things turn out.

Good Luck!
Julie Olea
Upland, California
Jan 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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