Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
- Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the RUN position.
- Push a pick-type tool into the access hole (2) in the ignition and start switch housing and press the ignition lock cylinder lock tab down.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder (1) from the ignition and start switch housing.
- Installation Procedure
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- If you are installing a new ignition lock cylinder, code the lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Coding - Ignition.
- Turn the key to the RUN position and insert ignition lock cylinder (1) into the ignition and start switch housing.
- Turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Install the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover to the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting
High Security keys are available from the service parts system.
Obtain the key code from the security card or from the GM Dealer World, Parts,
Key Code Look Up system.
If you have the key code a ...
Immobilizer
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Other materials:
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is ...
Spark Plug Inspection
Spark Plug Usage
Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An incorrect spark
plug causes driveability conditions.
Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range. An incorrect
heat range causes the following conditions:
Spark plug fouling—Colder plu ...
System temporarily unavailable
When any of the following messages appear on the vehicle information display,
a chime will sound and the I-BSI system will be turned off automatically.
"Unavailable Slippery Road": When the VDC system (except traction control
system function) or ABS operates.
"Currently Una ...
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