help ignition switch problem !

This may not apply to a 1993 Saturn SL2, but my sister just recently had an identical problem with her 2006 Jeep Liberty. It turned out to be a broken shifter cable.

You have a common problem that occurs with most early S Series. My '92 did the same thing - I had to have mine towed home. The next day I replaced the lock cylinder and a part of the housing in the column. My Saturn parts guy 'keyed' the new lock cylinder to fit my old key. Also I had two new keys made to keep the originals for spares.

Good Luck, James

Thanks Larry for posting about the shift cable that looks ok has to be the lock ! hey James can you give me an idea how much the new lock and geting it rekeyed run you, I had to get mine towed, tow truck operator said i could get whole steering columb for 45 bucks from salvage.

Larry, If you go the salvage route, you could be in the same boat in a week, a month, or next year. I would go new if you have the ability to install new parts. I searched my receipts and can not come up with part numbers for you. I do recall replacing the lock cylinder and a housing called a module.

Once in the column, you will have to drill out 3 screws. They are made to break off when installing. The head is broke off, but a shoulder holds the module in place. I believe that makes it harder for thieves to steal your car. When I installed the new screws, I didn't overtighten them so they would not break off. I figured there would be a next time!

You may get by with just replacing the lock cylinder, but mine was beyond that. The new lock cylinder was to loose in the module.

If I recall correctly, it was less than $60 for all the parts needed.

Good luck, James

thanks James yeh i took air bag out and the rest dont look to complicated going to look for new lock tomorrow.