Yesterday after work I got in my car, put the key in to start it, and turned the key. I believe I felt something click or pop when I turned the key, and then key just started turning loosely with no resistance whatsoever. The car's power turned on, but I couldn't start the car. All I could do was just turn the key loosely. The key's range of motion was still the same as always (that is, it doesn't go all the way around or anything). I could not turn the power off because the key did nothing, so I just unhooked the battery and locked the car up.
A couple of years ago I about the exact same thing happen, but I'm not sure what they said the problem was. I just know that they got inside the steering column and fixed something mechanical in there.
I called a mechanic I've used in the past yesterday afternoon, but as soon as he heard the word "ignition" he felt it was a wiring issue and that I needed to go to the dealer. I imagine they just don't work inside steering columns.
Any guidance as to what the problem is would be much appreciated. Since I'm new in town I don't have a trusted mechanic and it'd be good to know whether I'm getting fed a bunch of BS when I have a mechanic look at it.
A couple of years ago I about the exact same thing happen, but I'm not sure what they said the problem was. I just know that they got inside the steering column and fixed something mechanical in there.
I called a mechanic I've used in the past yesterday afternoon, but as soon as he heard the word "ignition" he felt it was a wiring issue and that I needed to go to the dealer. I imagine they just don't work inside steering columns.
Any guidance as to what the problem is would be much appreciated. Since I'm new in town I don't have a trusted mechanic and it'd be good to know whether I'm getting fed a bunch of BS when I have a mechanic look at it.
Aug 11, 2009 at 9:47 AM