G5 L4-2.2L (2007)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Customer Interest
Ignition - Inadvertent Turning of Ignition Lock Cylinder
Bulletin No.: 05-02-35-007A
Date: October 25, 2006
INFORMATION
Subject:
Information on Inadvertent Turning of Key Cylinder, Loss of Electrical System and No DTCs
Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007 Pontiac G5
2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice
2003-2007 Saturn ION
2007 Saturn Sky
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add a model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-02-35-007 (Section 02 - Steering). There is potential for
the driver to inadvertently turn off the ignition due to low ignition key cylinder torque/effort.
The concern is more likely to occur if the driver is short and has a large and/or heavy key chain. In these cases, this condition was documented and the
driver's knee would contact the key chain while the vehicle was turning and the steering column was adjusted all the way down. This is more likely to
happen to a person who is short, as they will have the seat positioned closer to the steering column.
In cases that fit this profile, question the customer thoroughly to determine if this may the cause. The customer should be advised of this potential and
should take steps to prevent it - such as removing unessential items from their key chain.
Engineering has come up with an insert for the key ring so that it goes from a "slot" design to a hole design. As a result, the key ring cannot move up and
down in the slot any longer - it can only rotate on the hole. In addition, the previous key ring has been replaced with a smaller, 13 mm (0.5 in) design.
This will result in the keys not hanging as low as in the past.
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