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Key Sticks, Binds, is Hard to Insert or Will Not Rotate in Ignition Cylinder After Repair (Replace Ignition Cylinder, Tumbler, and Retainer Plate)

Subject:Key Sticks, Binds, is Hard to Insert or Will Not Rotate in Ignition Cylinder After Repair (Replace Ignition Cylinder, Tumbler, and Retainer Plate)

Models:2003-2005 Saturn ION Sedans and Coupes

Attention: Technician


Condition

Some customers may comment that the key sticks, binds, is hard to insert, or will not rotate in the ignition cylinder.

Cause

This condition may be caused by lack of material to restake ignition lock cylinder tumbler retainer plate.

Correction

Important: When attempting any repair to the ignition lock cylinder, replace the ignition lock cylinder, tumblers, and retainer plate using new components. Do NOT attempt to reuse any original components.

Replace the ignition lock cylinder. (Refer to "Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement" procedure, SI Document ID #877064, in the Steering section of the appropriate model year ION Service Manual.)

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

22721458

Ignition Lock Cylinder (UNCODED)

1

22689903

Tumbler #1

AR

(as required)

22689904

Tumbler #2

AR

(as required)

22689905

Tumbler #3

AR

(as required)

22689906

Tumbler #4

AR

(as required)

22689907

Tumbler #5

AR

(as required)

22689901

Tumbler Springs

9

22689902

Ignition Lock Cylinder Tumbler Retainer

1

Claim Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the dealer system using the appropriate electronic labor time guide and labor operation E7200 (Ignition Lock Cylinder Replace).