so i go to start my 89 firebird today, and the key turns like normal, then just stops.... i try to turn it back and it wont go back, i keep moving it around (forcefully) and it does nothing.... and i can take the key out when i shouldnt be able to.... and the key doesn't go all the way back to off position

so i guess something is broken inside the steering column? anyone know what it would be?

here is a little video of the problem....

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look here if that doesn't work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F35dHHTJeo


if you need to know anything else just ask.

 

i had the same problem i took the column apart and there was a peice of plastic jammed into the gear at the end of the ignition cylinder took me almost 3 hours to find and fix it

 

My 92 gets stuck sometimes in the foward position (won't turn off). I use some WD 40 sprayed in the lock cylinder and everything works fine for like 6-8 months.

 

is there any way to take the clip out without the special tool?

 

is it an automatic or standard?...i know on standard, you have to push down on a switch just behind the key switch

 

Call a locksmith and have him replace the lock cylinder & keys . Sounds like it is wore out, samething happened to me. Cost me $75 for locksmith and no headachs.

 

Thanks for the heads up.I'll spray lube the lock cylinder; I did all the outside locks but forgot this one.I hope your problem is a easy fix.

 

well it was the lock, and its all better now.... it sucked not being able to drive