Pontiac Repair: ignition switch replacement, salvage yard, passlock system

Question
My ignition is jazzed up i have to wigle the key to get it to turn if i replace the ignition switch with one frome the salvage yard will i have a problem with the passlock what will i need to do if i have a problem or should it work out ok

Answer
Hi Michael:

No if you just replace the switch you will be okay. If you replace the lock cylinder then yes it will mess up the passlock system if it has one. I depends on the type of car you have. some have pass lock some have pass key. passlock is on a grand am or sunfire. paskey is on a bonneville,grandprix,montana the original paskey system on a older grand prix or firebird that is a major issue if you replace the lock cyclinder with a used one. to tell you the truth for the trouble you have to go through to get one from a junk yard and most of them will not let you take a part out of a good steering column anyways. your better off getting one form the dealer they are not expensive and at least you know you have a good one for a littl while at least. if you let me know what model and year you have I can tell you if it's an issue or not.