Steering and ignition locked

AMANDAJO75

MEMBER
2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
3.1L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Recently replaced ignition lock cylinder due to anti theft security system, no problems. I had to replace battery and now the steering wheel and Ignition is locked. Key is not stuck in the ignition, but it will not turn at all and neither will steering wheel. I've tried the release button underneath column, I've tried everything advised on videos. Please help.

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good afternoon,

Did the key lock cylinder turn good before installation?

Did the key turn after the installation? Or was that the time it would not turn.

Roy

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.

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3. Put the key in the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
4. Turn the key to the "START" position.
5. Install a 1/16 allen wrench (2) into the hole on top of the lock module assembly to release the steering column lock cylinder set retaining pin.
6. Turn the steering column lock cylinder set (1) into the "RUN" position.
7. Pull the steering column lock cylinder set (1) out from the lock module assembly.
8. Remove the key from the steering column lock cylinder set (1).

Installation procedure

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1. Insert the key into the steering column lock cylinder set (1).
2. Line up the locking tab (2) and the positioning tab (3) of the steering column lock cylinder set with the locking tab slot (5) and the positioning tab slot (4) in the lock module assembly (6).
3. Push the steering column lock cylinder set (1) into the lock module assembly (6).
4. Rotate the steering column lock cylinder set (1) in the lock module assembly (6) into all positions.
5. Install the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.

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