How To Replace Install Ignition Switch 00-05 Chevy Monte Carlo

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[@DarnItLarn]

If you do this successfully and get it all back together and you can turn the key but it doesn't start, just leave it in the on position for a WHILE. I did the 10 min cycle about 5 times to no avail, but I left it on for about 20-30 minutes and it started right up. The BCM needs time to sync with the new cylinder and everything.

[@joshtinajero8930]

I hope your right I’ve done that on off process about 3 times and mine will not start stumbled upon your comment I hope it works!!!!

[@Raybandz93]

hey man I want to thank you for these videos you post. I saved $300 and spent only $70. God bless

[@metalhguitarist]

I want to throw a serious thank you your way for this video. I just finished replacing this switch on my 00 impala, and it fixed all the weirdness that it was causing. please keep spreading your knowledge like this for others!

[@KennyGatez]

I replaced ignition switch on "00" Impala still no crank

[@kjvinnie3643]

Tyler Bahr the last wire he removed, how did u get it off...

[@diannadowdy247]

This looks so easy that I think I can do it by myself and I am a girl but a smart girl that knows how to follow very simple good instructions. Great job on this video. I'll let ya know how it goes when I replace my parts how it went. I have more than one part to do but this video covers both. Thanks again. I'll b looking for your videos specifically after seeing how well this one was made.

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[@pouncerminned863]

how did it go?

[@deedoodeedooyep]

Amazing that the light came on seconds after the battery terminal was disconnected! :D

[@socalfive]

You guys always do the best videos, thanks as always!

[@RH-sf7lk]

Thanks for this video, very helpful. I've been struggling with the infamous "no crank" problem on a 2001 Monte Carlo seemingly caused by the PASSLOCK system. I read somewhere that a failing battery can cause the problem also and since the battery tested as bad, I replaced it and that seemed to fix the issue, but then suddenly it returned. It's unclear to me how replacing the ignition switch housing can fix this since the PASSLOCK sensor just snaps into it. It was a bit loose in the new housing as well as in the old one, so I secured it with a cable tie. Reused the original lock cylinder and keys. Car now cranks and starts, but I wouldn't be surprised if we haven't seen the last of the issue. If it reoccurs, I'll try the bypass fix instead.

[@Noah-ld4nw]

VERY helpful ended up not being the problem but this video made taking everything apart and putting back together a breeze

[@ctffmike]

Very helpful video. Replacing the ignition switch solved my passlock security issue!. Thank you for posting

[@1AAuto]

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[@andrewstoddard1222]

I need same help please

[@andrewstoddard1222]

@@1AAuto Need same thing as this guy

[@smtlboyz7681]

How

[@316bygrace1]

Thank you for the detailed video. Only downside is the lack of key learning instructions. Piece of cake after I realized I need to have the car in park when testing new key operation before install 🙂. Couldn't figure out why I could operate the ignition tumbler and take key out before installation but when I installed for test I couldn't take key out..... When installed the ignition recognizes the transmission is not in park and wont' let you completely turn off ignition and remove key....DUH. Also sorry I couldn't buy part from you as it was out of stock.

[@betocardoza1646]

Just changed the ignition swich on my montecarlo man this video help me out man thanks

[@codycall6513]

You guys are awesome! Your videos are gold. Even a video on my 01 dodge heater core. Made it look so easy.

[@nathanyoung9123]

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[@1AAuto]

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[@kollinrose]

Thank God for 1a auto

[@cadavatar]

If your new lock, or your old lock cylinder won't release the key when installed, this could be a problem with the thick, stiff cable that goes between the switch assembly and the shifter. Sometimes that cable can for whatever reason stop functioning correctly, or the adjustment can get out of whack. If the cable seizes, try to move the grey plunger back and forth to increase the movement (without breaking it!). Use of a fine lubricant can also improve this. If the lock cylinder binds up, it could be bad, and it would probably bind up both in and out of the switch socket. Oh and the last of 3 parts of the programming sequence... the SECURITY light may not stop flashing. This is important to know because some may assume the whole effort failed, then begin to start again needlessly.

[@leorussell578]

Hey just curious what if the lock cylinder froze and wont turn? Its making it hard to remove one of the sensors on the ignition starter switch. (The long white/grey)

[@LifeOfAFelonTrucker]

Made it easy 2 hours it was done today

[@poelo911]

CAN YOU PERFORM THIS WITH OUT THE ORIGNAL KEYS BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THEM.

[@TFSOTW]

Question ! If I but a new ignition switch and new cylinder with key…Do I need to program that key in anyway ?

[@bighohn1]

This is a good video, but my problem is that my key wont turn at all. any suggestions?

[@Noah-ld4nw]

Eric H lock cylinder possibly

[@michaellewis2081]

Dude thank you it was everything I needed

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Lewis Thanks for watching! If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/ignition-switch-and-lock-cylinder-assembly-with-key/i/1aimk00081?KZbin&CTA+Comment&M8-ugbMDTs

[@thatdudeinblack8707]

1A Auto Parts. So if i buy your part i dont have to reprogram the ignition switch?

[@mishroeder9490]

6:54 What does that cable go to that you reattached to the ignition switch; I believe it's grey?

[@MCGEE1115]

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF YOUR KEY WONT TURN TO THE ON POSITION. All these videos assume you can turn your key on and you can take your car out of park, that is often not the case! Thanks

[@aracp]

+MCGEE1115 Me too. I lost the key. I need to remove the assembly so I can take it to the lock smith. They want to charge $250 to make a service call and make a key. I need help fast please. can the assy be removed without a key??

[@MCGEE1115]

+John Shay , I did all that and none of it worked. I have now torn everything apart and replaced the entire ignition but the car is still not running because now the Pass Key anti theft BS.... wont relearn my key! So after doing all the work and spending all the $ it still has to go to the dealer where I'm sure they will rape me just to program the computer to recognize my key! The dealer is going to get your money one way or another!

[@MCGEE1115]

+John Shay I bought all new parts from the dealer and had the switch rekeyed to my old key at a cost of $600.00 had I known about the pass key 2 crap I would have taken it to the shop in the first place. None of the videos I watched ever mentioned the security system. I did find the parts on Amazon after I had already blew my money at the dealer. the key relearn process won’t work for me. I thought only the dealer could fix it but I will ask around about that tech 2 scanner. Thank you!

[@ohgeeben2129]

What was reason for replacement do these go bad normally? I had one broken so I bought a used one from junkyard hoping its any good after install

[@ivoryharris4225]

very helpful info!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching

[@Wizdaproducer]

I replaced my Ignition switch but the vehicle will not crank I try to do a key learn but it was unsuccessful. When I try to start the car the cluster illuminates on the dash and I hear a clicking sound from underneath the hood area. However after reading some of the posts I read one that said turn the key and leave it on for 10 minutes I tried that with no success but since I later read a post saying to try 20 to 30 minutes I haven't tried that yet although I will here shortly but is there anything else that I'm missing that I could do to rectify my issues?

[@Ryearthvl7983]

Do you need to reprogram the New ignition switch?

[@mattshaver1717]

I have a 2003 Monte Carlo SS with 3.8 with 125000 miles and all the heater/ac controls would work intermittently for awhile, but had stopped working after around 1-2 months, including the blower. No selectors work on control panel and both lights stay on for outside and inside air circulation, but are dim. Cruise control light on dash would come on and off, but would not work when I try to turn the a/c blower switch on. Also noticed the overhead console quit working at same time. It was all the ignition. Hope this helps somebody!

[@gthoward99]

Thank you help with many questions I had, but I have one more if anyone knows witch color wire is the power to the ignition switch purple right ?

[@josephasparks5658]

What's the cable that needs the key on to get out? Where does it lead?

[@keithcraig5112]

Will the key switch going out stop everything from working only thing lights up is the check engine light turning the key off it dims but turning it on it glow bright but nothing else electric works

[@mikekruk3]

Ok I got a question I can't figure out, after I changed the ignition switch the car starts fine but now my windshield wipers won't work and my my AC blower won't turn on. But when I put the car in the On position the wipers and blower work. Any idea on how to fix this?

[@gddub5652]

I am going to buy a the ignition switch replacement off amazon. And i look up another video of how to replace and install the replacement here on youtube. and the guy said you can keep the original that came with car. Is that true, i have problem keeping the old keys to unlock the trunk and doors. but i wanna keep my original key to my car. cause i have two, the full replacement one off amazon only comes with one key. ? @1aAutoParts

[@1AAuto]

+Gerald Wilson Unfortunately, because you're replacing the ignition, your old key won't work in it regardless. Your old keys will still work in the trunk and doors, of course, but they won't work to start the car anymore. That said, why not get the part from us instead of Amazon? Ours come with a set of TWO keys, so you won't need a spare made! We also cover it with a lifetime warranty, and we offer free shipping on all orders within the US. Here's a link :) www.1aauto.com/ignition-switch-and-lock-cylinder-assembly-with-key/i/1aimk00081?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@kyleadams6697]

I have the same problem. My key won't turn at all so I can't take the car out of lark

[@kikilove3431]

So my question is my key won't turn so i can actual take the old 1 out. Need a little advice thanks!

[@chakaleon2131]

Hi I have a buick century 2004 I want to change the ignition switch you have any idea how to do that

[@SicloseGamings]

Do you have a video about How to fix the leak or wet in the password seat I don't know where the water coming from and since then the radio not working (static)

[@SicloseGamings]

passenger seats**

[@miguelgonzalez-mz3br]

what are the signs of a bad ignition switch?

[@sarge1231]

The first thing you showed was to remove negative terminal from battery....yet you still had power...How???? Confused!

[@cyntia2623]

next time remove the positive terminal

[@haroldriveira8375]

Replacing ignition switch on a 2000 Chevy truck

[@paulepling]

This is the same process for an 03 Pontiac Grand am?

[@ericsanchez4638]

Looks almost the same from my 2005 impala. I Replaced that part on it about a year and a half ago 👌

[@andrewstoddard1222]

Did replace it's bcuz of a security problem I changed my ignition out with a used one and now the security light just keeps blinking?

[@Handle_number_7]

Didn't need to remove steering wheel plastic myself(2005 monte). The metallic panel underneath was enough for me. But I won't be replacing the ignition cylinder. I'm bypassing the stupid passlock, and being done with it. There's another video on youtube how to do it. Epic fail, GM...

[@maximobautista4854]

good video. . hi can you gime a hand i have a 2003 silverado 2500hd 6.0 it thosesnt star the inguine the key turned but not the inguine. any suggestions. thanks.

[@michaelbennett2026]

Could someone tell me which wire is the positive wire for the ignition switch

[@tanyanewland4872]

Replaced but security light is on wont start ? Any ideas ? Thanks

[@KennyGatez]

I just did a"00"Impala and still no crank I dunno

[@realeyesreal_ize]

I cant get those 10 mm gold bolts out. I got up to this step and couldnt continue. They are so tight. Any ideas? Help 😭

[@jcanvid]

Thanks for the video very helpful

[@rudyrolo2360]

What if when you plug everything in the key won't turn all the way off and can't be pulled out

[@realeyesreal_ize]

Did you get your answer?

[@kjvinnie3643]

The last wire you pulled off I can't figure out how to remove, howed you do it so simple

[@richardmorgan7246]

The trick is to remove lock cylinder 1st.....then disconnect wire connector.

[@kikilove3431]

What if yur key won't turn so yu actual can do that tho?

[@AustinEhm]

So when replacing just the cylinder there is no relearn process and the car should start like normal unlike if the lock cylinder was being replaced?

[@sanantonionolimitrcracing]

As long as your car doesn't have a chip in the key cause this one doesn't

[@LuisMartinez-qs8ts]

gracias son personas especiales se aprende mucho

[@michaelbaker6051]

Did you have to let it do a relearn

[@ramadhanalalaoy7472]

I think so

[@91sol]

what if my ignition won't turn

[@evilal20]

Try wiggling the steering wheel.

[@clarencethomas9410]

Very nice to know but my 02 chevy monta carlo still won't start what's wrong ?? Please help

[@Kingofthehorseflies0527]

Could you do a video for 2000 Chevy Malibu?

[@1AAuto]

+Jesus Ortiz We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com

[@andrewsmith941]

Is this the same switch for a 2000 impala with a 3.8l engine?

[@1AAuto]

+Andrew Smith The part in this video fits your application as long as you have a floor console, and the install should be the same or similar. Buy this part on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@bruceklinksiek3802]

What do you do if you don't have the original key

[@1AAuto]

+Bruce Klinksiek If you do not have the original key, the part number linked in the description will include the keys.

[@timmshaw35]

Does this work for an 04 Impala and does it have to be programmed?

[@1AAuto]

+Heavyondamister The part in this video fits your application, and the install should be the same or similar. Buy this part on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@timmshaw35]

@@1AAuto similar meaning it will fit as well ?

[@5577luis]

It works for the same way for the impalas 00-05??

[@1AAuto]

+luis saldivar It should be the same process on the Impala. This part also fits that vehicle. 1aauto.com

[@5577luis]

1A Auto Parts thankyu 🙏🏻

[@CastBlastCamp]

I NEED THIS HOW TO FOR 2005 BUICK LACROSSE

[@realeyesreal_ize]

Any idea why my key wont turn to off?

[@alexvelasquez9368]

Can anyone help me. My ignition switch is locked. So I can't get it in the on position to release the cylinder.

[@guillermovargad8212]

Should I program this part with the car or na ?

[@1AAuto]

+Guillermo Vargad Thanks for watching! You should not have to program the new switch to the car. 1aauto.com

[@vega28j]

@@1AAuto thank u. U answered one of my questions. The other would be .. the code reader pulled up a ignition 1 switch 2 code .. could this be a key reason and cause the engine power reduce fault. Ive replaced 5 relays and knock sensor as well. Thank u sir.

[@andrewstoddard1222]

@@1AAuto what about if I put in a used swicth and how would I program

[@michaelbaker6051]

1A Auto Parts yes you do or your security light won't let your car start you have to do a 30 min relearn if it start right up I bet it won't start tomorrow because of the passloc sercurity on these cars

[@radchad1513]

Mine is 02 SS IT NEEDS WAT U JUS DID BUT I NEED PARTS CAN U FIX IT AND HOW MUCH

[@1AAuto]

+Chad Thornton Hi Chad, Here is a link to the ignition switch that we carry for your 2002 Monte SS. There is also a how-to video associated with the replacement part that will help you with the install process. We currently do not have a shop that we do auto repairs in for customers. Thank you for asking. Hope this helps you out. goo.gl/TakmHU

[@radchad1513]

I need a mount cause somebody broke my brakets will a mount come wit a new dash. I have full coverage insurance my car has been jus sitten behind a shop for 8 months plz point me in the right direction

[@moiseszambrano7075]

Como cambiar el ignosion switch de mi carro TRAILBLAZER

[@innojay7]

I lost my key how can I change this without it???

[@curtispennington7779]

06 Monte Carlo ss how to replace the ignition switch

[@Chikki666]

brilliant!

[@jeromewells9624]

How to Google ignition switch with no key

[@romeoboss8974]

But didnt he disconnect the battery

[@lewispertee3289]

YEA HE WAS JUST SHOWING U WHAT TO DO

[@marktorres3915]

So I changed my Ingintion Cylinder and .y car still won't start someone please help me out in what to do next

[@doa7189]

Have that current problem know any luck??

[@mitchellhendrickson7940]

Yea what if I lost my keyn

[@1AAuto]

+Mitchell Hendrickson Thanks for watching! If you lost the key then you will most likely have to go to the dealer or hire a locksmith to get you a new one made. 1aauto.com

[@Shelove_cam]

Who know how to do this in atl? Asking for my car

[@AnarickTheDevil]

Jesus Christ! who's bright idea was it to make you have to pull apart your entire car just to fix one little part? Talk about stupid.

[@91fox35]

Great editing 🤮, next time actually pull the battery cables preferably the + first, not after all the work is done lol

[@lonniebanark4917]

I can take the key out while the engine is running, and thé battery goes dead over night. Time for a new ignition??