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Ignition Lock Cylinder - Key Binds/Won't Turn: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-23

ISSUE DATE: April, 2001

CATEGORY TYPE: Electrical - 01

CATEGORY: Locks and Security

CORPORATION NO.: 01-08-110-002

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN

SUBJECT:
Ignition Key Binds or Does Not Turn Out of the LOCK Position
(Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder, Tumblers and Springs)

MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 - 2001 Saturn L-Series and S-Series Vehicles

CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that the ignition key will not turn out of the LOCK position.

CAUSE:
This condition is caused by one or more of the ignition cylinder tumblers binding in the ignition cylinder tumbler body.

CORRECTION:
Refer to the procedure detailed in this bulletin to replace ignition lock cylinder, tumblers, and tumbler springs.

IMPORTANT:
This bulletin contains separate service procedure for L-Series and S-Series Vehicles.

^ For L-Series vehicles, refer to this bulletin.

^ For S-Series vehicles, refer to this bulletin.





PARTS REQUIREMENTS

CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for E7200 (Cylinder, Ignition Lock - R&R or Replace) or E7650 (Module, Ignition Lock Cylinder (Housing) - R&R or Replace), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.

IMPORTANT:
Use labor operation E7650 (Module, Ignition Lock Cylinder (Housing) - R&R or Replace) if ignition lock cylinder could not be rotated with key. E7650 includes time to R&R lock cylinder; therefore, if E7650 is claimed, do not claim E7200.





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