1992 Grand Am has problems with the Cylinder lock mechanism...?

Question

Ok, my car starts just fine but when I turn the key on, my axillary stuff doesn't work unless I have the key setting just right in the ignition. I used to be able to jockey it just right so that I could use my windshield wipers and turn on the radio. Nowadays, it seems that I can't get it to stay. The car stays running but the radio and wipers won't work.(unless I am holding the lock into the exact correct position) Am I going to have to replace the entire cylinder lock mechanism or is there a way to repair the one I have? A new one is going to cost about 140 dollars just for the part!

Answer 1

curiosity about your problem led me to look further.

I went to Autozone.com and looked up your car on thier free online repair guides and they have one for your car.

There are  total removal and installation instructions for both the Ignition Lock Cylindr and the Ignition Switch. They sell both parts. The Ignition Switch is $ 49.99 and the Ignition Lock Cylinder ( thats the one with the keys) is a pricey $178.99

But you did say it was the Ignition Switch that was the problem and not the key switch so you can save $100.00 if you have a mechanical friend to install it for you.

The repair guide  for the switches are in the Suspension and Steering section under the Steering label.