For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position

Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position for Pontiac Firebird 2000

Problem

Action

High lock effort is required.

Inspect the system steering for the following conditions:

•	A damaged lock cylinder

•	A damaged ignition switch

•	A broken or deformed rack preload spring

•	Burrs on the following components:

-	The sector

The rack

-	The housing

-	The support

-	The actuator rod coupling

•	A bent sector shaft

•	A damaged rack

•	A damaged or misadjusted park lock cable

•	Misalignment of the housing to the cover

•	A distorted coupling slot in the rack

•	A bent actuator rod

•	A bent ignition switch mounting bracket

•	A restricted actuator rod

•	A worn or damaged key