Chrysler Neon (1996 - 1999) - 99 2.0 Steering column jammed stuck in park!

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Tue 10 Nov 2009 14:23
99 2.0 Steering column jammed stuck in park! - lizgo
Just bought this car yesterday. Got it valeted this morning, put a years tax on it went to petrol station, filled it up. Went to turn ignition and nothing! Tried tapping it with a hammer, all sorts, nothing. It is in park so I cant move it. Waiting on a tow truck. I phoned Chrysler they want £200 to replace ignition barrel. Apparently its a Chrysler only part and if I was to buy it on its own they dont supply keys!! They say it has to go to be re-programmed. Am I stuffed or is there anything else I can do. My boyfriend is sitting in the car right now while I frantically look at options on tinternet.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/11/2009 at 19:12

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Tue 10 Nov 2009 15:19
99 2.00 Steering colum jammed stuck in park! - Armitage Shanks {p}
Sorry to ask - did you try moving the steering wheel while trying to turn the key? The key can often appear jammed but will release if the above is tried.
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Tue 10 Nov 2009 16:43
99 2.00 Steering colum jammed stuck in park! - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
SIL had this with her Corolla recently. She'd never actually engaged her steering lock before , so was unable to cope. Until a man (sexist comment) wiggled the wheel to take the load off the lock pin, so the key could turn freely.
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Tue 10 Nov 2009 17:11
99 2.00 Steering colum jammed stuck in park! - bell boy
hope you are looking after boyfriend sitting comfortably in passenger seat
we wouldnt want him to get a sweat on worrying for you would we
as said try jiggling keyand wheel at same time
maybe boyfriend could hold your handbag while you persevere? ;-)

Edited by bell boy on 10/11/2009 at 17:12

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Tue 10 Nov 2009 19:16
99 2.00 Steering colum jammed stuck in park! - Dynamic Dave
ok, enough of the sexist comments please. Apart from anything else, it comes across that you are ganging up on a new member (not to mention bullying). Is it any wonder why some people don't come back here with the welcome they're given. Regular members *may* well be used to your humour, but new members aren't.

DD. BR Moderator.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/11/2009 at 19:18

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Tue 10 Nov 2009 22:03
99 2.00 Steering colum jammed stuck in park! - MerlinTec
Hi
You can get a barrel and tumbler set. you don't need a new key you make the barrel up to the old key. lot of people on here would have done the same on fords. Hell, I will talk you step by step if you wish. call another dealer. Post the last 9 of your vin number I will give you a part number of the lock set.
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Wed 11 Nov 2009 17:36
99 2.0 Steering column jammed stuck in park! - lizgo
I just put the car into Chrysler - got it fixed for £152. Thanks for your replies.
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