Chevrolet Repair: STUCK IGNITION KEY IN 1999 CORVETTE, negative battery cable, lock cylinder

Question
HI MARK, HOW DO I REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE DASH.  TURNING THE KEY TO THE RIGHT, STARTING THE CAR MOVING AND PARKING AND ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY IN THE OFF POSITION TO NO AVAIL. KEY IS STILL STUCK IN THE IGNITION

Answer
Hi Milton, This is the procedure from the manual but on this site you can't send pictures.

Hope this helps

Have a Nice Day             Mark



Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure




Apply the parking brake.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector from the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.



Disconnect the ignition switch lock cylinder electrical connector.



Insert the key and turn the ignition to ON.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver or other suitable tool, depress and hold the ignition lock cylinder retaining tab (located on the RH lower side of the ignition switch)



Pull to remove the ignition lock cylinder.
Important: Take note of how the ignition switch lock cylinder wire is wrapped around the base of the ignition switch bezel.


Remove the ignition switch bezel. Carefully pull to unsnap.