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Ignition Key Is Difficult To Turn To The Run Position - keywords 07 8 ab bind ignition ION hard housing key nocrank nostart Saturn stuck switch turn

Subject: Ignition Key Is Difficult To Turn To the Run Position

Models:2007 Saturn ION From VIN 7Z125114 to 7Z134111



This PI was updated to insert the correct VIN. Please discard PIC4297.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

A technician or customer may comment the ignition key is difficult to turn to the Run position.

Recommendation/Instructions:

This condition may be caused by an improperly placed tab in the ignition housing. This will require replacement of the housing on cars in the VIN range of 7Z125114 to 7Z134111. It cannot be repaired, the part number for the replacement housing is 10392736.

Important: The 30-Minute Learn Procedure must be performed after the ignition switch has been replaced. Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in SI.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.