2002 Dodge Caravan

Tiny
BRNSGR152
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  • 2002 DODGE CARAVAN
2002 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl

When I put my key into the ignition and try to turn it, nothing happens. I tried turning the wheel from left to right, with and without the key in the ignition. I tried also to shift the gears (P, R, N, D, etc). For some reason, the key just doesn't want to turn. Please help asap. Thank you!
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 AT 12:58 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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My advise is to get a lock smith its easier and cheaper

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need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm

Ensure the steering wheel is centered and the vehicle is positioned on a level surface.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Insert ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and attempt to rotate the key to the start position and then the accessory position.
If the key does not turn, remove the key from the lock cylinder and rotate it 180 °. Reinsert the key into the lock cylinder and attempt to rotate the key. If the key does not turn skip to step 14. If the key does turn make a new key.
NOTE:Use the key code on the vehicle invoice to correctly cut the new key. Key codes are also available using the D.I.A.L. system, main menu option 13. Do not use a key duplicator to make the new key.

Insert the new ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and attempt to rotate the key to the start position and then the accessory position.
If the key turns, remove the key from the lock cylinder and turn it over 180 ° and reinsert the key into the lock cylinder. Attempt to rotate the key.
If the key turns, repeat steps 5 and 6 ten times. If the key continues to rotate smoothly the repair is complete. If the key fails to turn smoothly at each rotation attempt, continue to step 8.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder using the procedure outlined on page 8D-29 of the 2000 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-0005). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE LOCK CYLINDER.
Build a new lock cylinder to the key code on the vehicle invoice, using the instructions in the Pentastar Service Equipment SR-706059 Lock Cylinder Build Kit.
Install the new ignition lock cylinder
Insert the new ignition key into the new ignition lock cylinder and attempt to rotate the key to the start position and then the accessory position.
If the key turns, remove the key from the lock cylinder and turn it over 180 ° and reinsert the key into the lock cylinder. Attempt to rotate the key.
If the key turns, repeat steps 11 and 12 ten times. If the key continues to rotate smoothly the repair is complete. If the key fails to turn smoothly at each rotation attempt, continue to step 14.
Remove the ignition lock housing and ignition switch as an assembly using the procedure outlined beginning on page 19-47 of the 2000 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-0005).
NOTE:Skip steps 13 and 14 of the service manual removal procedure so the ignition lock housing and ignition switch are removed as an assembly.

Install a new ignition lock housing and ignition switch assembly, P/N 04690523, using the procedure outlined beginning on page 19-49 of the 2000 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-0005).
NOTE:Prior to performing step 2 of the service manual lock housing installation procedure, install then remove the two lock cylinder housing mounting screws into the lock housing mounting holes to create the threads in the holes. Failure to create the mounting hole threads prior to installation to the steering column may cause misalignment of the lock housing to steering column and damage/binding of steering column may result. Steps 5 and 6 of the service manual installation procedure for the lock housing are not necessary for this TSB procedure. When performing step 9 of the service manual procedure use the new lock cylinder that was built in step 9 of the SYMPTOM/CONDITION ONE DIAGNOSIS / REPAIR PROCEDURE of this bulletin.

Insert the new ignition key into the new ignition lock cylinder and attempt to rotate the key to the start position and then the accessory position.
If the key turns, remove the key from the lock cylinder and turn it over 180 ° and reinsert the key into the lock cylinder. Attempt to rotate the key.
If the key turns, repeat steps 16 and 17 ten times. If the key continues to rotate smoothly the repair is complete
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009 AT 6:05 AM

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