Ignition Lock - Key Binds in Accessory Position: Overview
TSB No.TS 03-01 11211Section Title: Steering
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
IGNITION KEY BINDS IN ACCESSORY POSITION
MODEL(S):
VITARA & GRAND VITARA
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)
YEAR:
1999-2001
AFFECTED VIN(S):
ALL 1999-2000 VITARA AND GRAND VITARA VEHICLES.
2001 VITARA VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO:
^ 253TA52C_16 105524
^ 253TD52V_16 105457
^ 253TE52V_16 104895
2001 GRAND VITARA VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO:
^ JS3TD62V_14 160087
^ JS3TE62V_14 151790
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that the ignition key binds or gets stuck in the accessory position. This condition should not be confused with a torque locked steering wheel when trying to turn the ignition key.
CAUSE:
The AT slider in the ignition switch lock cylinder is binding.
CORRECTION:
Using the following REPAIR PROCEDURE, remove the ignition switch lock cylinder from the vehicle. Disassemble the cylinder replace the AT slider and add lubricant. Reassemble and reinstall the cylinder in the vehicle. Do NOT replace the ignition switch lock cylinder to correct the above described condition.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
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