So here it is, I went to start my Holden vs executive, turned the key but the car wouldn't start.got the power part where light show up on dash, but not the the final part turn to start the motor. Now the ignition won't turn off, the key turns but nothing happens. Any advice be greatly appreciated
bentcoupe,
Jun 26, 7:50pm
put it in park!
bentcoupe,
Jun 26, 7:51pm
or neutral
holdenm4n,
Jun 26, 7:55pm
wishing it was that easy, the problem is that I can't turn off the ignition.or turn on the car, the key turns freely in the ignition without doing anything if you get what I mean
marmatt,
Jun 26, 8:02pm
the back of the keyin the swith is broken offtake off all plastis adn get into the back of ityou will need to leave the keyin it to keep steering lock offand use a srew driver to turn it right off or start itholden do have the new parts
holdenm4n,
Jun 26, 8:06pm
cool as.thanks for the advice.will try that. fingers crossed.heh
marmatt,
Jun 26, 8:17pm
had the same thinghappentoatll cost to fix if you carnt do it your self could be 300at most as the have to do new waifers for the key
strobo,
Jun 26, 8:34pm
umm
holdenm4n,
Jun 26, 10:57pm
awesome thanks marmatt.car is now going. it was that part that had snapped.
marmatt,
Jun 27, 1:17am
just be carefull of the steering lock ,
dent,
Jun 27, 2:03am
quite common on the commodores. Holden or a locksmith oftern have the kits in stock for the ignition barrel.
holdenm4n,
Aug 4, 3:10pm
just rung the wreckers to price up another barrell etc. $125. Then thought i'd ring the holden dealer and those kits are only $84.cheers guys for your advice made my day!
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