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Key-In Contact Repair



If the key buzzer/chime is always on (even when the key is out & the cylinder bezel is properly aligned) or if the horn blows intermittently ('94-95 only), then the contact has probably come loose from the steering column, and is grounding against it (1). With the cylinder assembly & column shroud removed, the contact belongs fully in the channel under the cylinder with its upper tab hooked over the column's debossment (2). The tab commonly breaks, but even if it's intact, it's a weak retention method which can be improved easily by the addition of a zip-tie (3). Ensure the contact touches the switch on the cylinder when the cylinder is inserted (4). Finally, ensure the zip-tie does not interfere with the column shroud (5).

The lock cylinder catch pin (6) is accessible through a small hole (noticeably smaller than the screw holes) in the bottom of the column shroud, and can be depressed only when the key is in RUN. Then the cylinder can be extracted with the key.



If the key or lock cylinder won't turn the vehicle OFF, read this:



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