Posted: Jan 24 2005 at 3:46pm | IP Logged

Went out to start that trustworthy truck this a.m. - Key would not turn! Not quite sure why - Thought maybe steering wheel was locked - Seen that on other cars/trucks. But no amount of playing with the steering wheel while trying jiggle the key helps.

Of course, I can't even get the truck into nuetral now, as the shift lever won't move unless the key is turned.

Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas before I have this towed?

Posted: Jan 24 2005 at 5:10pm | IP Logged

thepuffman wrote: I know the key has a chip in it, if something was wrong with it I assume it would still turn but not crank...not sure tho...I'd call the dealership first.

It'll crank just fine/beatifully with the wrong chip - right until you drain the battery. It won't start, however.

Posted: Mar 29 2005 at 5:57pm | IP Logged

Actually you can get it into neutral without the key working.  At the forward end of the console (I ass u me you have a floor shift) there is a little circular cover.  Pry this puppy off and there is a release mechanism that will let you get  the shifter out of park.  The procedure is in the owner's manual, but I can't remember where.

Rick