Key sticking

b3lac · 04-09-2008, 07:38 PM

Just bought the blazer a couple weeks ago. an 01 extreme. I got it at a good price, so i wasn't too worried about the few things that needed to be fixed on it. My main problem right now is the ignition switch. It seems like sometimes its hard to get the key to turn to the on position, but the most aggravating thing it does is lock up when you turn the truck off. The key will go back one position but not far enough so that you can get the key out, it seems like you have to play with it forever before the damn thing finally comes out. I'm wondering how easy of a fix is this, do i need to buy the entire switch assembly, or is there a smaller part i can replace. BTW i searched, so please dont flame. Thanks for answers in advance.

SH-60B · 04-10-2008, 10:14 AM

It's probably not the switch but the lock that is binding up. You can replace just the lock cylinder. I've never done it but I've seen the proceedure in a repair manual.

droppedime · 04-10-2008, 11:48 AM

Next time it locks up try to turn the wheel a little while you wiggle the key.

Goran · 04-18-2008, 12:41 PM

i've got the same issue with mine...

look underneath the key lock, on the steering column...
there is a small round plastic cap, pry that out...
when your key is stuck, push something in there and it'll allow you to turn the key all the way back so you can remove your key...

hope this helps

juggalotim · 04-26-2008, 05:10 AM

got same prob with my 03 xtreme. I ussally just take it out of park then back to park and ussally works... have to try the prying of this plastic cap.

Yogi · 04-26-2008, 11:46 AM

Sounds like you're going to need a locksmith. But try all of the other tricks first cause locksmiths don't come cheap!

97 blazer · 04-27-2008, 10:12 PM

mine does the same thing turning it off..it turns to start and turn off fine but sometimes it sticks like it hasnt been put in park.. i havent check my floor shifter sensor yet but when it sticks i just leave the key in the ignition and lock it w/my remote and drape a rag or towel over the column if im out and about.. but i do need to fix it before someone decides to steal my truck...and this posts doesnt help you at all just thought id let you know i have the same problem

04-09-2008, 07:38 PM	#1
b3lac Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Location: User is: OffLine	Key sticking Just bought the blazer a couple weeks ago. an 01 extreme. I got it at a good price, so i wasn't too worried about the few things that needed to be fixed on it. My main problem right now is the ignition switch. It seems like sometimes its hard to get the key to turn to the on position, but the most aggravating thing it does is lock up when you turn the truck off. The key will go back one position but not far enough so that you can get the key out, it seems like you have to play with it forever before the damn thing finally comes out. I'm wondering how easy of a fix is this, do i need to buy the entire switch assembly, or is there a smaller part i can replace. BTW i searched, so please dont flame. Thanks for answers in advance.
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04-10-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
SH-60B Registered Neanderthal Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,335 Location: Meriden/CT/USA User is: OffLine	Re: Key sticking It's probably not the switch but the lock that is binding up. You can replace just the lock cylinder. I've never done it but I've seen the proceedure in a repair manual.
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04-10-2008, 11:48 AM	#3
droppedime Bring back DARK STYLE Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,580 Location: Clarksville,Tn User is: OffLine	Re: Key sticking Next time it locks up try to turn the wheel a little while you wiggle the key.
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04-18-2008, 12:41 PM	#4
Goran Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 191 Location: Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Key sticking i've got the same issue with mine... look underneath the key lock, on the steering column... there is a small round plastic cap, pry that out... when your key is stuck, push something in there and it'll allow you to turn the key all the way back so you can remove your key... hope this helps
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04-26-2008, 05:10 AM	#5
juggalotim Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 124 Location: St.Louis User is: OffLine	Re: Key sticking got same prob with my 03 xtreme. I ussally just take it out of park then back to park and ussally works... have to try the prying of this plastic cap.
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04-26-2008, 11:46 AM	#6
Yogi Registered (Ab) User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,093 Location: League City, TX (Houston) User is: OffLine	Re: Key sticking Sounds like you're going to need a locksmith. But try all of the other tricks first cause locksmiths don't come cheap!
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04-27-2008, 10:12 PM	#7
97 blazer EX-REFLECTOR COLLECTOR Age: 30 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 80 Location: FL, User is: OffLine	Re: Key sticking mine does the same thing turning it off..it turns to start and turn off fine but sometimes it sticks like it hasnt been put in park.. i havent check my floor shifter sensor yet but when it sticks i just leave the key in the ignition and lock it w/my remote and drape a rag or towel over the column if im out and about.. but i do need to fix it before someone decides to steal my truck...and this posts doesnt help you at all just thought id let you know i have the same problem
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