Subject: | Ignition Lock Cylinder is Hard to Turn or Binds (Clean and Lubricate Ignition Lock Cylinder/Housing) |
Models: | 2005-2006 Chevrolet Equinox |
2006 Pontiac Torrent |
2003-2007 Saturn VUE |
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years and information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-02-35-016A (Section 02 -- Steering Wheel and Column).
Some customers may comment that the ignition lock cylinder intermittently sticks or binds.
A lack of lubrication may cause adjoining metal surfaces to wear, resulting in a significant amount of powder (black in color) to form in the ignition cylinder housing.
Important: If this subject vehicle was already lubricated, replace the ignition lock cylinder and case housing. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement and Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement in SI.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder, clean the ignition lock cylinder, case housing and lubricate the cylinder with GM Super Lube® using the procedure below.
Important: The vehicle must be in PARK prior to ignition cylinder removal.
Important: The actuator blade in the ignition module must be in the ACC position in order to install the lock cylinder as shown in the above illustration. If the actuator blade rotated when cleaning the ignition cylinder, then reposition the actuator blade to the ACC position by using needle nose pliers.
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
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E9443* | Remove Ignition Cylinder- Clean and Lubricate | 0.4 hr |
*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. |