i got in the car the other day and the key wouldnt turn i dont know really what was going on so i took it upon myself to take it apart without figuring out waht was really wrong and i destroyed the ignition switch. so i bought a new one and need some help with how to put the new one in. and any advice on what was wrong with the old one before i destroyed it. and its a 2003 malibu. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks -Luke-
I got on the car after Parking it over night and the ignition key would not turn. So now I just bought a new ignition switch and am going to put it in today. Is there anything important I should know when installing the new one?
That doesn't give me a good sense of what exactly is broken, whether it's the lock cylinder, ignition switch, or both. I'm sorry but the best advice I can offer is getting it towed to a shop or calling an automotive locksmith. Good luck.
No, it's not like the old days. Your Malibu has the Passlock theft-deterrent system based on the Hall effect sensor. Forcefully turning the lock cylinder will destory the sensor mechanism and basically disable the engine.
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