Saturn S Series Sedan SL, SL1, and SL2

Key Stuck. Can't Shut Engine Off.

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Old 03-06-2017, 11:05 AM
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Default Key Stuck. Can't Shut Engine Off.

I started the car, but now I can't turn the key back and shut off the engine. The engine is still running. Is there anything i can do?

It's a 92 Saturn SL1 automatic
 

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Old 03-07-2017, 07:25 AM
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You might try LIGHTLY tapping on it with a hammer. IF that doesn't work, just disconnect your battery ground cable. If that does work, try putting some graphite in the ignition cylinder and rotating the key back and forth a few times. This will lubricate the tumblers in it.
 
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Old 03-07-2017, 09:41 AM
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Per Rube,

Powdered graphite in small tubes are available at Lowe's and Home Depot.
Ask someone from the lock/key dept.
 
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Old 03-07-2017, 04:39 PM
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Thanks for the help. Disconnecting the battery stopped it. I couldn't get the cylinder to move like it should so it looks like it'll be a replace job.
 
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Old 03-09-2017, 11:54 AM
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See if you can find a kit with the removable tabs for your original switch. You simply disassemble the old one, one tab at a time, clean off the old one and check the # or letter on it and put in a new one with the same # or letter. After you get them all in, your old key should still work in the switch. If you can't find a kit like that, then you'll just have two keys on your key chain, instead of one.
 
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